title: Medical canthoplasty with the Mitek Anchor System.
abstract: A variety of surgical techniques have been described for medial canthal tendon reattachment. They generally require technical skill and prolonged operating time. We have applied a new device, the Mitek Anchor System, in reattaching the medial canthal tendon to the medial orbital wall in 3 patients, and got excellent tendon fixation with this rapid and simple method. No complications, such as local infection or exposure, have occurred in any of the patients up to the present. Medial canthoplasty using the Mitek Anchor System has the advantage of being an easy technique with very accurate placement of the anchor and, consequently, reduced operating time. The operation can be performed through a small incision as well, and may not be so invasive as with other conventional procedures. This new technique of medial canthoplasty offers an excellent alternative to conventional techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tokyo Metropolitan Police Hospital, Japan.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Okazaki
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Akizuki
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ohmori
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004867:Equipment Design; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*