title: [Frozen-preserved tarsus of eyelid from new born in the repair of palpebral defect].
abstract: In order to repair palpebral defects resulted from various causes, frozen tarsus of eyelid from newborn was used. From Jan. 1993 to Feb. 1995, the frozen preserved tarsus of eyelid from new-born was used to repair the palpebral defect in 10 cases. These defects were resulted following operation in traumatic defect in 5 cases, tramatic defect in 3 cases and congenital defect in 2 cases. After 3 month to 3 years follow-up, no refection reaction was found and no complication was occurred. The external appearance following repair was good. The overall successful rate was 100%. It was suggested that the frozen preserved tarsus from new-born was a safe and reliable material in the repair of palpebral defects.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Second People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, P.R. China.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Sun
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000379:methods; D002648:Child; D015925:Cryopreservation; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005143:Eyelids / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014021:Tissue Preservation / Q000379:methods