Total upper eyelid reconstruction by single staged malar-cheek flap.

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Plastic Surgery
• Oncology

Background:

• Eyelid tumors necessitate surgical excision, often requiring complex reconstruction.
• Total upper eyelid reconstruction presents unique aesthetic and functional challenges.

Observation:

• A new surgical technique for total upper eyelid reconstruction was employed.
• The technique involved a horizontal, laterally based flap from the lower eyelid.
• A chondro-mucosal graft from the nasal septum was utilized.

Findings:

• The reconstruction resulted in an aesthetically excellent upper eyelid.
• The reconstructed eyelid demonstrated good mobility and proper gliding on the globe.
• Complete eye closure was successfully achieved post-surgery.

Implications:

• This technique offers a viable solution for total upper eyelid defects.
• It provides both aesthetic restoration and functional recovery of the eyelid.
• Further studies may explore the long-term outcomes and applicability in diverse cases.