Correction of vertical retraction of the lower lid with an orbicularis hammock.
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.
Heffernan
J T
JT
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Miami, Bascon Palmer Eye Institute, Florida.
Tenzel
R R
RR
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