Longevity results of modified Hughes procedure in reconstructing large lower eyelid defects.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the longevity results of modified Hughes procedure in reconstructing large lower eyelid defects.


BACKGROUND
The modified Hughes procedure was used to reconstruct large full-thickness lower eyelid defects. Meanwhile, the functional results indicated that ocular surface health in the treated eyes may be affected.


METHODS
Noncomparative, case series retrospective study was designed after obtaining the approval of the institutional review board at the Ophthalmology Department, Menoufia University, Egypt, where the results of cases who underwent surgery with the modified Hughes procedure during a 7-year interval were evaluated.


RESULTS
Eleven patients (seven males and four females) in the age range 59-77 years (mean age 67±5 years) were identified. The follow-up ranged from 12 months to 48 months. Cosmetic, functional, and postoperative results were analyzed.


CONCLUSIONS
Despite the favorable cosmetic results of the Hughes tarsoconjunctival flap, the procedure has its own limitations. The results indicated that it does affect the functions and tear film stability in the treated eyes.
Ophthalmology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia, Egypt.
Adel Galal
AG
Zaky
Ophthalmology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia, Egypt.
Hesham Mohamed Fouad
HM
Elmazar
Ophthalmology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia, Egypt.
Mohamed Samy
MS
Abd Elaziz
lower eyelid reconstruction; modified Hughes procedure; tarsoconjunctival flap
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