Anterior tarsal V-wedge resection for cicatricial entropion

Authors
Dutton, JJ Tawfik, HA DeBacker, CM Lipham, WJ
Citation
Jj. Dutton et al., Anterior tarsal V-wedge resection for cicatricial entropion, OPHTHAL PL, 16(2), 2000, pp. 126-130
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Optalmology
Journal title
OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
ISSN journal
07409303 → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
126 - 130
Database
ISI
SICI code
0740-9303(200003)16:2<126:ATVRFC>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
Purpose: To determine the effectiveness of using a radiofrequency instrumen t to resect a V-shaped tarsal wedge for the correction of cicatricial upper eyelid entropion. Methods: Prospective evaluation of 16 upper eyelids of 11 consecutive patie nts. Results: The operation was successful in all 16 eyelids, with excellent cos metic and functional outcomes. Conclusions: Tarsal V-wedge resection is an effective alternative to to com plicated techniques in the management of upper eyelid cicatricial entropion .