Dacryoadenopexy as a recognized factor in upper lid blepharoplasty.
The recognition of a herniated lacrimal gland is done by simple examination; it is not usually taught to plastic surgeons. Fullness in the superotemporal aspect of an upper eyelid in younger patients often represents a ptotic gland. Suspension of the glands improves the surgical result of upper-lid blepharoplasty without compromising lacrimal outflow.
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011391:Prolapse; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures