title: Periorbital reconstruction: brows and eyelids.
abstract: The eyes and periorbital structures are principle components of the upper region of the face. A thorough understanding of orbital and periorbital anatomy and function is important for anyone wishing to perform reconstructive surgery in this region. This article discusses the unique challenges presented to the surgeon when performing reconstruction of the eyelids and periorbital structures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, 1 Hospital Drive, Room MA314, Columbia, MO 65212, USA. rennerg@health.missouri.edu
authors.forename: Gregory
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Renner
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kang
mesh_terms: D002610:Cheek / Q000601:surgery; D002921:Cicatrix; D005138:Eyebrows; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009915:Orbit / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D013524:Surgical Flaps