[Combination of multiple procedures to repair of severe lower eyelid ectropion].
OBJECTIVE
Lower eyelid ectropion is one of the most severe complications following lower eyelid blepharoplasty. Combination of multiple procedures was used to repair this deformity and the results were observed.


METHODS
Severe lower eyelid ectropion following blepharoplasty was repaired with the combination method of multiple procedures, including transferring the island forehead flap, buried guiding suture of the lower eyelid skin to orbital periosteum and horizontal lid-shortening. 10 patients (15 eyelids) with lower eyelid ectropion after blepharoplasty were treated with the above method from Mar 2001 to Mar 2004.


RESULTS
The lower eyelid ectropion was repaired effectively. All the patients were satisfied with the results.


CONCLUSIONS
The combination method of multiple procedures was an effective method for severe lower eyelid ectropion.
Tang
Yong
Y
Plastic Surgery Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing 100041, China.
Li
Sen-Kai
SK
Li
Yang-Qun
YQ
Yang
Ming-Yong
MY
Zhou
Chuan-De
CD
D000328:Adult; D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004483:Ectropion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*