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Tarsoconjunctival flap for upper eyelid reconstruction.

D R Jordan1, R L Anderson, T S Nowinski

  • 1Department of Opthalmology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City.

Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|April 1, 1989
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Reconstructing large upper eyelid defects can be achieved using an advanced tarsal flap technique. This method, adapted from lower eyelid surgery, offers good to excellent results for ophthalmic plastic surgeons.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Large, full-thickness upper eyelid defects pose a significant reconstructive challenge.
  • Ideal reconstruction involves using tissues identical or similar to the lost tissue.
  • Existing techniques may not optimally address upper eyelid defect reconstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a modified tarsoconjunctival flap technique for upper eyelid defect reconstruction.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of this novel surgical approach.
  • To provide an alternative method for ophthalmic plastic surgeons facing complex upper eyelid defects.

Main Methods:

  • A tarsoconjunctival flap technique, adapted from lower eyelid reconstruction (similar to the Hughes procedure), was utilized.

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  • The technique requires advancing an inferiorly based tarsal remnant (at least 3 mm wide) in the upper eyelid.
  • The procedure was performed on 13 patients over a ten-year period (1977-1987).

    • Main Results:

    • The modified tarsoconjunctival flap technique yielded good to excellent results in all 13 patients.
    • The procedure successfully reconstructed large, full-thickness upper eyelid defects.
    • The technique demonstrated a favorable outcome profile for upper eyelid reconstruction.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented tarsoconjunctival flap technique is a viable and effective method for reconstructing large, full-thickness upper eyelid defects.
    • This adaptation offers a valuable option for ophthalmic plastic surgeons, achieving satisfactory aesthetic and functional results.
    • The technique's success highlights the potential for modifying established procedures for different anatomical challenges.