title: The use of the epiglottis as an autologous composite graft in eyelid reconstruction.
abstract: The use of the epiglottis as a composite graft in eyelid reconstruction is presented. Anatomy, histology, and physiology of the epiglottis are discussed. Two cases in which the epiglottis was used in reconstruction of lower eyelid deformities are reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Adams
authors.forename: N R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Olson
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Siders
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004825:Epiglottis / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology / Q000637:transplantation*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods; D014019:Tissue Donors; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous