Anterior canthal tendon release for correction of the centurion syndrome.
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the effectiveness of anterior canthal tendon release in the management of centurion syndrome.


METHODS
Four patients diagnosed as having the centurion syndrome were treated over a period of 3 years. They all underwent bilateral anterior canthal tendon release under local anesthesia.


RESULTS
None of these patients had adequate apposition of the lower puncta after surgery. One patient had partial relief of epiphora on one side.


CONCLUSIONS
Our results indicate that anterior canthal tendon release is insufficient as a sole treatment for patients with centurion syndrome.
Ma'luf
Riad N
RN
Department of Ophthalmology, American University of Beirut, Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon. RMALUF@cyberia.net.lb
Bashshur
Ziad F
ZF
Noureddin
Baha' N
BN
D000328:Adult; D005124:Eye Abnormalities / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D013577:Syndrome; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*