title: The evolution of the Hughes tarsoconjunctival flap for the lower eyelid reconstruction.
abstract: The Hughes tarsoconjunctival flap was initially described in 1937. This flap is best used for reconstructing full-thickness defects involving the central portion of the lower eyelid. The evolution of this flap over the last 60 years is outlined. Several important modifications are presented; these modifications lead to decreased donor-site morbidity and improved recipient site outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, 75235, USA. rrohric@mednet.swmed.edu
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Rohrich
authors.forename: R I
authors.initials: RI
authors.lastname: Zbar
mesh_terms: D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000266:history / Q000379:methods*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000266:history