The lateral tarsal strip in ectropion surgery: is it effective when performed in isolation? [PDF]
Eye, 2012 PURPOSE: The lateral tarsal strip (LTS) for involutional ectropion is often performed with a medial spindle (tarsoconjunctival diamond excision).
Catey Bunce, J M Olver
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Lateral tarsal strip vs. lower lid retractors reinsertion for treatment of involutional entropion
Delta Journal of Ophthalmology, 2022 Purpose The aim of this study was to report the clinical efficacy of lateral tarsal strip (LTS) procedure for correction of senile entropion compared with lower lid retractors reinsertion.
Ezzeldin R Ezzeldin
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Is Lateral Tarsal Strip the Method of Choice in Treating Involutional Lower Eyelid Entropion?
OkulistykaLower eyelid entropion is malposition of the lower eyelid, potentially leading to loss of vision. The most common causes of entropion are involutional changes, less often cicatricial or paralysis factors.
Marlena Majkowska-Lyskavets +1 more
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Lateral Tarsal Strip Complications With and Without Conjunctiva Stripping. [PDF]
Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 2022 PURPOSEThe lateral tarsal strip (LTS) procedure is commonly used to correct eyelid malposition. When performing LTS, some surgeons elect to remove conjunctiva from the tarsal strip, while others do not.
Clauss KD +7 more
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Interventions in functional epiphora–a systematic review [PDF]
International Journal of OphthalmologyAIM: To review the success rates and complications of interventions for functional epiphora in adults. METHODS: A systematic review of English-language articles from the electronic databases PubMed, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar.
Evelyn Li Min Tai +4 more
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The effect of lateral tarsal strip surgery on corneal biomechanical parameters measured by Corvis ST
Results in OpticsPurpose: To evaluate the effect of lateral tarsal strip (LTS) surgery for involutional ectropion on corneal biomechanical properties measured by the Corvis ST device.
Alaa Mohammad Alghurab +5 more
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Small lymphocytic lymphoma presenting as bilateral medial lower eyelid ectropion [PDF]
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case ReportsPurpose: Herein, we present a case of new-onset medial ectropion of the lower eyelids and persistent painless cervical lymphadenopathy in an 85-year-old man highlighting a unique presentation of small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).
Sonia Anchouche +5 more
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Integrated Reconstructive Management of Periocular Complications Following Bilateral Blepharoplasty [PDF]
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global OpenSummary:. The correction of iatrogenic ectropion of the lower lid represents one of the most complex surgical challenges for the plastic surgeon. These complications compromise both the functionality and aesthetics of the periocular area, and corrective ...
Matilde Tettamanzi, MD +6 more
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Techniques for the surgical correction of lagophthalmos secondary to leprosy: A systematic review. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical DiseasesBackgroundLeprosy is an infectious neglected tropical disease that can result in chronic immune mediated nerve damage. When this involves the facial nerve, this can lead to lagophthalmos, with the later stages requiring surgical correction.
Matthew Willis +4 more
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Lateral Tarsal Strip in Management of Involutional and Paralytic Ectropion and Entropion [PDF]
International Journal of Medical Arts, 2022 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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