title: [Surgical correction of lagophthalmos by implantation of a gold weight].
abstract: This study concerns the problematics of upper branch of n. VII rehabilitation. Surgical technique is presented which involves implantation of gold weight into the upper eyelid which was used in 17 patients. The study emphasizes importance of oculoplastic surgery which should become an integral part of management of facial nerve paresis.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D006046:Gold; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants
chemical_list: D006046:Gold