title: Correction of vertical retraction of the lower lid with an orbicularis hammock.
abstract: Radical maxillectomy is the treatment of choice for malignant tumors of the paranasal sinuses and nasopharynx. Unfortunately, adverse side effects include ectropion, diplopia, and nasolacrimal duct obstruction. We describe a new technique for repair of the cicatricial ectropion and vertical retraction of the lower lid.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Miami, Bascon Palmer Eye Institute, Florida.
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Heffernan
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Tenzel
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery; D004483:Ectropion / Q000601:surgery*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery