title: Entropion following the Cutler-Beard procedure.
abstract: Cicatricial entropion is one of several complications that may occur following the Cutler-Beard procedure in upper eyelid reconstruction. Three of ten eyelids developed this complication and were treated successfully. The incidence of entropion following this procedure should be decreased if a tarsal substitute is provided at the time of the initial operation. A composite graft from the nasal septum, a tarsoconjunctival flap from the opposing lower lid, preserved sclera, or autogenous ear cartilage are acceptable tarsal substitutes that can provide the necessary stability to the reconstructed eyelid.
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery; D004774:Entropion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D012626:Sebaceous Gland Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps