title: Prevention of ectropion by horizontal shortening of the lower lid during blepharoplasty.
abstract: Vertical wedge excision of the lower lid is advocated in selected patients undergoing blepharoplasty to prevent postoperative ectropion. Candidates for "V" excision include patients with a predisposition for senile ectropion. Diagnosis and surgical technique are described.
mesh_terms: D004483:Ectropion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*