Combined flap repair of moderate lower eyelid defects.
OBJECTIVE
To report a series of moderate-sized lower eyelid defects repaired by combined flap repair in 6 patients. The combined flap marries a horizontal rotational and a temporal Z-plasty flap for repair of moderate-sized lower eyelid defects.


METHODS
Six case summaries are reported along with flap configuration and surgical technique.


RESULTS
In 6 patients over a 20-month period, the combined flap repair was successfully utilized for repair of moderate-sized lower eyelid defects.


CONCLUSIONS
The combined flap appears well suited to the overall anatomic configuration of the lower eyelid and lateral periorbital region.
Khan
Jemshed A
JA
Department of Ophthalmology, Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA. nsight_us@yahoo.com
Garden
Valerie S
VS
D000368:Aged; D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps