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The Mersilene mesh ptosis sling.
1Princess Mary's Hospital, Halton, Aylesbury.
Eye (London, England)
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Mersilene mesh slings offer a reliable alternative for brow suspension ptosis surgery when autogenous fascia lata is unsuitable. This study shows the Mersilene sling effectively manages blepharoptosis, overcoming common issues with other materials.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Autogenous fascia lata is a common material for brow suspension ptosis surgery.
- Alternative materials are needed due to potential complications like failure and extrusion.
- Mersilene mesh sling was developed to address these limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Mersilene mesh slings for brow suspension in blepharoptosis surgery.
- To present the outcomes of using Mersilene mesh slings as an alternative to autogenous fascia lata.
Main Methods:
- A Mersilene mesh sling was used for brow suspension in 23 cases of blepharoptosis.
- Patient outcomes and follow-up data were collected and analyzed.
Main Results:
- The Mersilene mesh sling demonstrated a definite place in ptosis management.
- The material effectively overcame common problems associated with substitute suspensory materials, such as failure and extrusion.
Conclusions:
- Mersilene mesh slings are a viable and effective option for blepharoptosis management.
- The authors now use Mersilene slings for all cases where autogenous fascia lata is deemed inappropriate.