Long-term efficacy of 2-0 Prolene brow suspensions for congenital ptosis.
OBJECTIVE
To highlight the long-lasting benefit of 2-0 Prolene brow suspension for congenital ptosis.


METHODS
Retrospective case review of 38 paediatric cases at two centres in the United Kingdom.


RESULTS
Six cases continue to have a successful functional and cosmetic result ranging from 6 to 10 years.


CONCLUSIONS
Brow suspension with 2-0 Prolene can be long-lasting in some patients.
Garrott
H
H
Bristol Eye Hospital, Bristol, UK.
Aristodemou
P
P
Sinclair
N
N
Lane
C
C
Harrad
R
R
D001763:Blepharoptosis / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011126:Polypropylenes; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D006113:United Kingdom
D011126:Polypropylenes