title: Advanced single-stage eyelid reconstruction: anatomy and techniques.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Skin cancers of the periocular tissue present formidable reconstructive challenges because of anatomic complexity, vital function, and cosmetic significance.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To review eyelid anatomy and reconstructive techniques from an oculoplastic surgery perspective.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Eyelid structure and function are intimately linked, and good working knowledge is a prerequisite for successful reconstructive efforts. We discuss periocular anatomy, patient evaluation, and single-stage repair of both anterior lamellar and full-thickness defects.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Despite the challenges of periocular skin cancer reconstruction, excellent cosmetic and functional results can be achieved with appropriate technique.
authors.affiliation: *Department of Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida; †Dermatology Associates, Sarasota, Florida.
authors.forename: Wendy W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Benjamin P
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: Erickson
authors.forename: Marcus J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Ko
authors.forename: Sophie D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Liao
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Neff
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000601:surgery; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000601:surgery; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000601:surgery; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000601:surgery; D011300:Preoperative Care; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome