Alternative method for the reconstruction of defects with a loss of more than half of the upper eyelid.
The authors wish to present an alternative technique for the reconstruction of defects involving the loss of more than half of the upper lid. In a situation where the standard techniques could not be used due to the specific nature of the local findings, the described method seems to be a sound alternative for lid reconstruction.
Kokavec
R
R
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia. kokavec@nspr.sk
Fedeles
J
J
D000328:Adult; D005143:Eyelids / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*