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Using Buccal Mucosa and Auricular Cartilage With a Local Flap for Full-Thickness Defect of Lower Eyelid
1Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Abstract:
Reconstruction of full-thickness eyelid wounds is challenging. In this case, using buccal mucosa to repair the conjunctival surface of the lower eyelid defect maintain the function of the conjunctival surface, reduce the damage to the original ocular surface environment. Using autologous auricular cartilage as the skeleton of the eyelid defect, provided better support for the flap, and the site had a good esthetic appearance after surgery. Using skin flap to repair the skin surface of the lower eyelid defect, the eyelid defect can be repaired and good clinical results can be obtained.
