GOLD WEIGHTS IN FACIAL PARALYSIS (REVISITED)

Authors
ZECHA PJ ROBINSON PH VANOORT RP COENRAADS PJ
Citation
Pj. Zecha et al., GOLD WEIGHTS IN FACIAL PARALYSIS (REVISITED), European journal of plastic surgery, 17(2), 1994, pp. 98-101
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
European journal of plastic surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
0930343X
Volume
17
Issue
2
Year of publication
1994
Pages
98 - 101
Database
ISI
SICI code
0930-343X(1994)17:2<98:GWIFP(>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
A retrospective study of 11 patients with facial paralysis was underta ken. Correction of lagophthalmos was accomplished by inserting a denta l gold weight into the upper eyelid. All weights were assessed and adj usted to fit the patient's individual need. The primary objective was to achieve adequate eyelid closure and corneal protection. The advanta ges and disadvantages we experienced with this procedure are discussed .