The cutaneomarginal eyelid graft.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the effectiveness of the cutaneomarginal graft.


METHODS
The cutaneomarginal graft consists of eyelid margin tissue with anterior lamella skin. The tarsal plate is resected following harvesting of a wedge of eyelid tissue. The graft is used to repair eyelid defects following excision of neoplasms which spares the posterior lamella. The graft is principally used at the lateral most part of the lower eyelid following Mohs surgery. A case series of five patients are reviewed to assess the effectiveness of the technique.


RESULTS
All patients achieved a satisfactory result following grafting and there were no donor site complications.


CONCLUSIONS
The cutaneomarginal graft is an effective means of repair, although with limited indications.
O'Donnell
Brett A
BA
Department of Ophthalmology, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Australia. brett.odonnell@island.net.au
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015580:Mohs Surgery; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps