Lower eyelid reconstruction.
The Hughes procedure of tarsoconjunctival flap sharing for lower eyelid reconstruction following removal of basal cell carcinoma is described. Although this technique has the disadvantage of being a 2-staged procedure that requires closure of the eyelid for 2-8 weeks, its cosmetic and functional results are outstanding. While the Hughes procedure is not the only technique for eyelid reconstruction, it is a time-tested method commonly practiced by ophthalmic plastic surgeons.
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Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic, Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, New York, New York.
D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic