[Modification of gold implant for lagophthalmos (author's transl)].
This paper presents a modified procedure for the treatment of paralysis lagophthalmos with gold weights. Instead of a single weight, a mosaic of smaller pieces is sewn into the superior tarsus in order to allow a better cosmetic result and an easier eversion of the upper lid when needed.
D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006046:Gold / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D010243:Paralysis / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications
D006046:Gold
Goldgewichte gegen Lagophthalmus paralyticus modifikation der Originalmethode.