Prevention of ectropion in reconstruction of facial defects

Authors
Jelks, GW Jelks, EB
Citation
Gw. Jelks et Eb. Jelks, Prevention of ectropion in reconstruction of facial defects, CLIN PLAST, 28(2), 2001, pp. 297
Citations number
26
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
CLINICS IN PLASTIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00941298 → ACNP
Volume
28
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0094-1298(200104)28:2<297:POEIRO>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Lower eyelid malpositions and ocular damage occur with inadequate reconstru ctions of facial defects that encroach on the periocular region. Reconstruc tive principles and techniques are presented that are essential in the prev ention of ectropion in these situations. Eyelid and periocular anatomy is r eviewed. The use of canthalplasties, canalicular reconstruction, and ancill ary techniques for facial flaps are presented.