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Eyelid avulsion: a clinical and experimental study.
S H Goldberg1, J D Bullock, P J Connelly
1Department of Ophthalmology, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey 17033.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Traumatic eyelid avulsion is rare but can be successfully treated with reimplantation. Optimal preservation involves storing avulsed eyelid tissue at 4°C, avoiding saline immersion, for potential surgical repair.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Trauma Surgery
- Tissue Preservation
Background:
- Traumatic eyelid avulsion, a rare injury, presents significant reconstructive challenges.
- Prompt and appropriate management is crucial for successful functional and aesthetic outcomes.
Observation:
- A case of extensive right upper eyelid avulsion (>75%) in an 18-year-old male is presented.
- The avulsed tissue was recovered 10 hours post-trauma and successfully reimplanted, resulting in a functional eyelid with significant madarosis.
- Experimental surgery simulated avulsed eyelid repair, with postoperative changes mirroring the clinical case.
Findings:
- Eyelid tissues should not be immersed in saline solution.
- Avulsed eyelid tissue should be stored at 4°C.
- For reimplantation within 6 hours, storage in a cold, moist environment is adequate.
Implications:
- Establishes evidence-based guidelines for the emergency management of avulsed eyelid tissue.
- Highlights the potential for successful functional restoration even with delayed tissue recovery.
- Informs surgical planning and tissue preservation techniques in oculoplastic and trauma surgery.