A new synthetic material for the brow suspension procedure.
This report describes the use of a new synthetic material, combining polyester with carbon, in nine brow suspension procedures. The mechanical properties of polyester, with the fibrous tissue inducing properties of carbon, combine to produce a scaffolding on which fibrovascular ingrowth is possible. Subsequent fibrosis gives a permanent effect. Early results indicate that the material is tolerated well in the eyelid, but the problem of early slippage remains.
Cole
M D
MD
Department of Paediatric Ophthalmology, Children's Hospital, Ladywood Middleway, Birmingham.
O'Connor
G M
GM
Raafai
F
F
Willshaw
H E
HE
D001763:Blepharoptosis / Q000601:surgery*; D002244:Carbon; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D011091:Polyesters; D013537:Sutures
D011091:Polyesters; D002244:Carbon