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Acquired Epiblepharon Treated by Lateral Orbital and fat Decompression
Radwan Almousa1, Gangadhara Sundar
1Department of Ophthalmology, National University Health System, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road 119074, Singapore.
Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology
|May 17, 2011
Summary
Acquired epiblepharon from increased orbital volume may be undertreated by standard eyelid surgery. Orbital decompression effectively addressed this condition in a case report, resolving the underlying cause.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Acquired epiblepharon can result from increased orbital volume.
- Conventional eyelid surgery may not address the underlying orbital volume, leading to undercorrection.
- Increased orbital volume is a critical, often overlooked, factor in acquired epiblepharon.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of acquired epiblepharon secondary to increased orbital volume.
- To demonstrate the efficacy of orbital decompression in treating this specific condition.
- To highlight the importance of addressing orbital volume in acquired epiblepharon management.
Main Methods:
- A case report detailing a patient with acquired epiblepharon.
- Surgical intervention involving orbital decompression.
- Pre- and post-operative assessment of eyelid position and orbital volume.
Main Results:
- Successful treatment of acquired epiblepharon following orbital decompression.
- Resolution of eyelid malposition attributed to increased orbital volume.
- Improved aesthetic and functional outcomes post-surgery.
Conclusions:
- Orbital decompression is a viable and effective treatment for acquired epiblepharon secondary to increased orbital volume.
- Addressing the increased orbital volume is crucial for complete correction of such epiblepharon.
- This approach offers a solution for cases where conventional lid surgery alone is insufficient.
