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Frontalis Suspension Using Autologous Fascia Lata in Children Under 3 Years Old
Ignacio García-Cruz1, Constanza Barrancos1,2, Nieves Alonso-Formento1
1Oculoplastic Surgery Unit, Ophthalmology Department, IRYCIS, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal.
Purpose:
To analyze functional results and complications of the use of autologous fascia lata in frontalis suspension in children under 3 years old and to confirm its technical viability.
Methods:
A retrospective review of 8 patients (12 eyes) who underwent frontalis suspension using autologous fascia lata sling.
Results:
Twelve eyes of 8 patients were analyzed, with an average age of 1.8 ± 0.6 years. Preoperatively, the mean margin-to-reflex distance 1 was -0.17 ± 0.577 mm. Postoperatively the mean margin-to-reflex distance 1 was 2.66 ± 0.492 mm without any graft donor site or corneal complications. No recurrence was recorded in the follow-up period (mean follow-up period 28.5 ± 32.33 months).
Conclusions:
Autologous fascia lata is an eligible material in frontalis suspension in children under 3 years old, despite the traditional oculoplastic dogma that advises against.
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