Journal Basic Info
- Impact Factor: 1.995**
- H-Index: 8
- ISSN: 2474-1647
- DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647
Major Scope
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Ophthalmic Surgery
- Gynecological Surgery
- Emergency Surgery
- Gastroenterological Surgery
- Breast Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
Abstract
Citation: Clin Surg. 2018;3(1):2048.Research Article | Open Access
Different Synthetic Materials for Brow Suspension of Lid Ptosis
Khaled G Abueleinen
Department of Ophthalmology, Cairo University, Egypt
*Correspondance to: Khaled G Abueleinen
PDF Full Text DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647.2048
Abstract
Purpose: To assess silicone lacrimal tubes for frontalis sling in ptosis repair.Methods: Single-center, nonrandomized, prospective, interventional case series. Twenty-eight ptotic lids in 18 patients with poor or absent elevator function were scheduled for brow suspension. Silicone lacrimal tubes were used for brow suspension. They were applied in form of Fox pentagon. Main outcome measures were success, infection/granuloma, lagophthalmos and exposure keratitis.
Results: Silicone lacrimal tubes achieved 80% primary success in ptosis repair with good lid closure without lagophthalmos, exposure keratitis, extrusion, infection or granuloma.Conclusion: Silicone lacrimal tube is a safe synthetic material for brow suspension. Success was comparable to alternative materials.
Keywords
Silicone tubes; Lids; Ptosis; Frontalis sling
Cite the article
Abueleinen KG. Different Synthetic Materials for Brow Suspension of Lid Ptosis. Clin Surg. 2018; 3: 2048.
