title: Postoperative techniques for corneal protection in Mohs micrographic surgery.
abstract: Corneal abrasion or injury can complicate periorbital surgery. In micrographic surgery of the eyelids and canthal regions, enough palpebral tissue may be sacrificed so that corneal exposure and injury can occur. In the interim between surgery and reconstruction, adequate measures must be taken to ensure protection of the globe. Techniques that protect the corneal epithelium for small or large surgical defects are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 52242.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Whitaker
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Goldstein
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Birkby
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Nerad
mesh_terms: D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control