Severe unilateral congenital ptosis with poor levator function: tarsoconjunctival mullerectomy plus levator resection vs frontalis sling procedure [PDF]
International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2022 AIM: To compare frontalis sling and tarsoconjunctival mullerectomy plus levator resection (TCMLR) in subjects with severe unilateral congenital ptosis with poor levator function (LF).
Abolfazl Kasaee +3 more
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Modified Müller’s muscle conjunctival resection combined with levator plication in moderate to severe congenital ptosis with poor levator function [PDF]
Scientific ReportsTo present a modified surgical technique for the correction of moderate to severe congenital ptosis with poor levator function. This prospective case series included 34 eyes from 34 patients with unilateral moderate to severe congenital ptosis, defined ...
Amirhossein Aghajani +6 more
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Total levator aponeurosis resection for primary congenital ptosis with very poor levator function [PDF]
Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, 2010 Aim : This study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of total levator aponeurosis resection in patients with very poor levator function secondary to primary congenital ptosis.
Abdullah Al-Mujaini, Upender K Wali
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Refinement of maximal levator resection for blepharoptosis correction: High incision and advancement of levator complex [PDF]
JPRAS OpenBackground: Maximal levator resection (MLR) is indicated for severe blepharoptosis with poor levator function (LF) but carries risks of intraoperative bleeding due to dissection above the tarsus, conjunctival perforation, and postoperative conjunctival ...
Yu-Chi Wang, Chung-Sheng Lai
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Maximal levator resection versus Gore-Tex® sling for congenital blepharoptosis with poor levator function [PDF]
Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021 BACKGROUND: Treating congenital blepharoptosis is often mandatory to clear the visual access and avoid amblyopia; however, when the levator function is poor, achieving a satisfactory long-term outcome is challenging.
Ahmed Said Dawood +2 more
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How to determine the amount of levator resection in congenital ptosis repair [PDF]
Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021 Background and objective: Levator aponeurosis resection is an effective technique to correct blepharoptosis when the levator function is fair to good.
Muhamed Ibrahim Hamadamin +1 more
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Maximal levator resection as a revision strategy following failed silicone frontalis sling: outcomes on eyelid position, ocular surface and patient satisfaction [PDF]
BMC OphthalmologyBackground Frontalis sling surgery (FSS) is the standard treatment for congenital blepharoptosis with poor levator function; however, long-term failure and material-related complications are common, particularly with silicone slings.
Mehmet Goksel Ulas +5 more
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Refining Shoulder Diagnostics: A Technical Note on Scapular Physical Examination. [PDF]
Arthrosc TechAbstract Normal scapulothoracic function relies on a delicate balance among several periscapular muscles and is essential for shoulder motion. Disturbance in this balance can lead to abnormal motion, which can impair shoulder function, leading to pain and discomfort.
Selman F +4 more
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Levator resection with suspensory ligament of the superior fornix suspension for correction of pediatric congenital ptosis with poor levator function. [PDF]
Eye (Lond), 2016 Chen W +7 more
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C-Shaped Frontalis Muscle Flap Suspension for Congenital Blepharoptosis: A Retrospective Analysis of Outcomes in Moderate to Severe Cases [PDF]
Archives of Plastic SurgeryMinh Ngoc Pham +2 more
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