title: Horizontal excision and suture of benign lesions on the upper and lower eyelids: indications and limitations.
abstract: Horizontal excision and closure is not usually recommended for lesions of the eyelids. We have used the technique for 35 benign lesions in 33 patients over the last 3 years with satisfactory results. This method is a simple one that can provide excellent cosmetic results in properly selected patients. Six representative cases are described in detail and the limitations of and indications for horizontal closure are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*