Interventions in functional epiphora–a systematic review [PDF]
AIM: 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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Small lymphocytic lymphoma presenting as bilateral medial lower eyelid ectropion [PDF]
Purpose: 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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A rare case of pachydermoperiostosis associated with blepharoptosis and floppy eyelids
Pachydermoperiostosis (PDP) is a multisystem disorder of mesenchymal origin. It is a form of hypertrophic osteoarthropathy. The typical clinical features include pachydermia, cutis verticus gyrata, digital clubbing, and periostosis. Patients present with
Bipasha Mukherjee, Md. Shahid Alam
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Integrated Reconstructive Management of Periocular Complications Following Bilateral Blepharoplasty [PDF]
Summary:. 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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A comparison of the lateral tarsal strip with everting sutures and the Quickert procedure for involutional entropion [PDF]
AbstractBackground/AimsTo provide evidence of statistically significant difference in the surgical outcome of the lateral tarsal strip with everting sutures (LTS + ES) versus the Quickert procedure (QP) in the treatment of involutional entropion.MethodsIn a prospective randomized comparative trial, 66 eyelids of 52 patients with primary involutional ...
Simon Dulz +2 more
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Isolated congenital bilateral microblepharon in a newborn: A rare case report
A 32-day-old male child was brought by parents with complaints of incomplete eyelid closure, associated with redness and watering. After a thorough ophthalmological and systemic examination, a diagnosis of isolated congenital microblepharon, complicated ...
Rachna Meel +3 more
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The effect of lateral tarsal strip surgery on corneal biomechanical parameters measured by Corvis ST
Purpose: 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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Techniques for the surgical correction of lagophthalmos secondary to leprosy: A systematic review. [PDF]
BackgroundLeprosy 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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Paralytic Ectropion Treatment with Lateral Periosteal Flap Canthoplasty and Introduction of the Ectropion Severity Score [PDF]
Background: Paralytic ectropion patients suffer from impairment of function and appearance of the lower eyelid and are at high risk of developing an exposure keratitis.
Steven F. S. Korteweg, MD +3 more
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Introduction: Entropion and ectropion with involutional changes are the most common eyelid malpositions. Entropion is a condition in which the eyelid margin turns inwards against the globe and ectropion is a malposition in which the lid turns outwards or
M Rafieian +3 more
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