title: Eyelid reconstruction.
abstract: Reconstruction of the eyelids after excision of skin cancer can be challenging. Knowledge of surgical eyelid anatomy and appropriate preoperative planning are critical in order to perform eyelid reconstruction and minimize complications and the need for reoperation. The fundamental principle for full-thickness eyelid reconstruction is based on reconstructing the subunits of the eyelid, including the anterior and posterior lamellae as well as the tarsoligamentous sling.
authors.affiliation: Atlanta, Ga.; La Jolla, Calif.; and Morgantown, W.Va. From private practice; the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Scripps Clinic and Research Institute; the Division of Plastic Surgery, West Virginia University; and Emory University.
authors.forename: Mohammed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Alghoul
authors.forename: Salvatore J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Pacella
authors.forename: W Thomas
authors.initials: WT
authors.lastname: McClellan
authors.forename: Mark A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Codner
mesh_terms: D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000379:methods; D005143:Eyelids / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology
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