Lateral Tarsal Strip in Management of Involutional and Paralytic Ectropion and Entropion [PDF]
Background: Normal contour and tone of the lower eyelid margin are important for preserving the corneal integrity and for the tear distribution on the cornea.
Mohammed Hakeem+3 more
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Successful correction of ichthyosis‐related ectropion by autografts
Ectropion is a rather frequent complication of ichthyosis with negative functional and esthetic impact. Lid surgery can provide significant improvement. We report on a series of four ichthyosis patients with ongoing bilateral eye problems despite intense
R. Karadag+3 more
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Management of ‘double eyelid ectropion’ using 5% hypertonic saline in an Indian newborn
Objective: This report describes a clinically rare case of congenital ectropion involving both upper lids in a one-day-old Indian newborn. We emphasize the importance of non-invasive conservative management with 5% hypertonic saline.
Bhoutekar, Priti+2 more
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Sickle-shaped transposition flap oriented along relaxed skin tension lines for lower eyelid reconstruction [PDF]
Background The reconstruction of defects in the lower eyelid region is prone to complications such as ectropion and epiphora. This area is also aesthetically important; therefore, operations should be carried out with caution.
Tae Hyeon Lee+2 more
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Development of surgical techniques in craniofacial reconstruction [PDF]
Introduction: Facial fractures are common and either the injury or the surgical treatment may cause sequelae including diplopia, visual loss, dystopia, enophthalmos, scarring, soft tissue affection and sensory disturbances.
Neovius, Erik
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Rationale and safety assessment of a novel intravaginal drug-delivery system with sustained DL-lactic acid release, intended for long-term protection of the vaginal microbiome [PDF]
Bacterial vaginosis is a prevalent state of dysbiosis of the vaginal microbiota with wide-ranging impact on human reproductive health. Based on recent insights in community ecology of the vaginal microbiome, we hypothesize that sustained vaginal DL ...
Remon, Jean Paul+2 more
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Severe Post Thermal Burn Cicatricial Ectropion with Corneal Ulceration : An Illustrative Case
Management of postburn cicatricial ectroption of the upper lid is always a challenge for the oculoplastic surgeon, as they are often associated with exposure keratitis and ulceration.
Basant Raj Sharma, M Sharma
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Gene-Targeted Next Generation Sequencing Identifies PNPLA1 Mutations in Patients with a Phenotypic Spectrum of Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis: The Impact of Consanguinity [PDF]
Heritable forms of ichthyoses, also referred to as generalized Mendelian disorders of cornification, are phenotypically a highly heterogeneous group of conditions caused by mutations in a number of genes playing a role in keratinocyte differentiation ...
Abiri, Maryam+12 more
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Cicatricial Ectropion Secondary to Psoriatic Arthritis
Ectropion is characterized by the eversion of the eyelid margin and the consequent exposure of the conjunctiva and cornea. The shortening of the anterior lamella of the lid causes cicatricial ectropion.
Carolina P. B. Gracitelli+4 more
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Post-blepharoplasty ectropion management: therapeutic benefits of platelet-rich plasma and polydeoxyribonucleotide injections [PDF]
Background Ectropion, a common complication after lower blepharoplasty, causes significant patient discomfort and dissatisfaction, yet effective treatments remain lacking.
Hyung Woo Wang+3 more
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