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Haitao Xu¹, Yang Qiu, Xingxing Wang

¹Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

|May 4, 2019

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This study introduces an improved minimally invasive surgery for benign palpebral margin tumors, demonstrating effective tumor resection with preserved eyelid structure and favorable healing outcomes.

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The Influence of Liver Resection on Intrahepatic Tumor Growth

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Surgical Techniques
Dermatology

Background:

Benign tumors of the palpebral margin require effective and aesthetically sound treatment.
Minimally invasive surgical approaches are preferred to preserve eyelid function and appearance.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate an improved minimally invasive surgical technique for resecting benign palpebral margin tumors.
To assess postoperative outcomes, including wound healing, eyelash regrowth, and complications.
To analyze the healing mechanism underlying this surgical approach.

Main Methods:

Fifty-five patients with benign palpebral margin tumors (2-10 mm) underwent tumor resection.
The technique involved precise tumor edge and basal layer resection with minimal surrounding tissue damage.
Outcomes were monitored for wound status, epithelial healing, eyelash growth, recurrence, and complications over 12 months.

Main Results:

Eyelash regrowth and epithelial closure were observed between 7 and 14 days postoperatively.
Complete eyelash and epithelial growth, with gradual scar disappearance, occurred within 3 months.
One patient developed trichiasis, and another had tumor recurrence; other complications were absent.

Conclusions:

The improved minimally invasive technique effectively resects benign palpebral margin tumors while preserving anatomical structures.
Favorable outcomes are attributed to the surgical technique's mechanism of wound healing.
This method shows promise for clinical implementation in treating palpebral margin tumors.