[Experience in the use of frontal flap for reconstructive surgery of eyelids]

Results of the use of classic Indian and petalous frontal flaps for surgical treatment of 52 patients of the age from 11 till 58 years with congenital and acquired eyelid defects were presented. In all cases eyelid form and function it was possible to restore, reduce the number of operations and achieve maximal esthetic rehabilitation in the terms to 1 year from the patient addressing to clinic and in patients with congenital oblique face clefts - before achieving the age of 14-16 years. Frontal flap use on medial, paramedical and lateral pedicles considerably widened reconstructive blepharoplastics possibilities and increased efficacy of treatment of the patients with congenital and acquired limited total and subtotal eyelid defects.