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Spontaneous improvement of levator palpebrae superioris function after traumatic transection
Craig Czyz1,2, Kyle Blair1
1Division of Ophthalmology, Section Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ohio University/OhioHealth Doctors Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States of America.
Trauma Case Reports
|November 18, 2020
Summary
Severe eyelid ptosis from levator aponeurosis injury can be challenging to treat. This case shows spontaneous levator function recovery months after traumatic transection, even with frontalis muscle weakness.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurosurgery
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Direct trauma to the levator palpebrae superioris aponeurosis commonly causes upper eyelid ptosis.
- Treatment options are limited, especially when prompt surgical repair is not feasible or concurrent frontalis paresis exists.
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