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Involutional entropion. A review with evaluation of a procedure
Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|June 1, 1978
Summary
The Quickert entropion operation effectively treats involutional entropion by addressing enophthalmos and eyelid muscle issues. This surgical technique demonstrates a low recurrence rate, comparable to other entropion repair methods.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Ophthalmic Surgery
Background:
- Involutional entropion involves complex pathophysiologic changes in the eyelid.
- Understanding these changes is crucial for effective surgical correction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the pathophysiologic changes leading to involutional entropion.
- To evaluate the efficacy of the Quickert entropion operation in correcting these changes.
Main Methods:
- The study discusses the pathophysiologic mechanisms of involutional entropion.
- The Quickert entropion operation's corrective actions are detailed.
Main Results:
- The Quickert operation rectifies enophthalmos, restricts preseptal muscle movement, repairs lower eyelid retractor relaxation/disinsertion, and corrects upper tarsal border buckling.
- A recurrence rate of 3.7% was observed, indicating comparable efficacy to other procedures.
Conclusions:
- The Quickert entropion operation is an effective surgical treatment for involutional entropion.
- Its multi-faceted approach to correcting eyelid anatomy contributes to its success and low recurrence rate.