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Canthoplasty repair for canthal rounding.
Valerie Juniat1, Sarala Joshi2, Dov Hersh3
1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia. vjuniat@doctors.org.uk.
Eye (London, England)
|March 22, 2021
Summary
A new canthoplasty technique effectively repairs post-surgical canthal rounding, restoring aesthetic and functional deficits. Most patients achieved excellent outcomes with minimal scarring after this canthal repair procedure.
Area of Science:
- Oculoplastic surgery
- Reconstructive surgery
Background:
- Canthal rounding can result from trauma or surgery, leading to aesthetic and functional issues.
- Existing surgical methods for canthal rounding repair have limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate a novel canthoplasty technique for correcting canthal rounding.
- To assess the efficacy and outcomes of this new surgical approach.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective case series was conducted across three international sites.
- Twelve patients with post-surgical canthal rounding underwent the new canthoplasty technique.
- Data collected included patient demographics, diagnosis, complications, and treatment outcomes.
Main Results:
- No peri- or post-operative complications were reported.
- Eleven out of twelve patients achieved good surgical outcomes after a single procedure.
- One patient experienced a recurrence of canthal rounding.
Conclusions:
- The novel canthoplasty technique demonstrates excellent patient outcomes.
- The procedure resulted in excellent aesthetic results with no significant scarring observed in most patients.
