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Tarsorrhaphy: clinical experience from a cornea practice.

C B Cosar1, E J Cohen, C J Rapuano

  • 1Cornea Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, USA.

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|October 31, 2001
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Summary

Tarsorrhaphy is a highly effective procedure for treating nonhealing epithelial defects, with a 90.9% success rate. This surgical technique offers a safe solution for various ocular surface problems, resulting in minimal complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Cornea and External Disease

Background:

  • Tarsorrhaphy is a surgical procedure involving the partial or complete closure of the eyelids.
  • It is employed to protect the ocular surface and promote healing in various ophthalmological conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the indications, success rate, and complications of tarsorrhaphy.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of tarsorrhaphy in managing persistent epithelial defects and other ocular surface issues.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of patients who underwent tarsorrhaphy between January 1, 1995, and September 30, 2000.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, indications for the procedure, duration of symptoms, healing time, type of tarsorrhaphy, complications, and follow-up duration.

Main Results:

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  • Seventy-seven patients were included; 70 (90.9%) achieved complete epithelial healing.
  • Mean duration of symptoms before surgery was 89.8 days, and mean healing time post-surgery was 18.0 days (p=0.01).
  • Complications were infrequent and minor, including trichiasis and eyelid adhesions.

Conclusions:

  • Tarsorrhaphy demonstrates high effectiveness (90.9% success rate) in managing nonhealing epithelial defects and ocular surface problems.
  • The procedure is considered safe with a low incidence of minor complications.