J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  2009 Dec;50(12):1755-1760. 10.3341/jkos.2009.50.12.1755.

The Correction of Cicatricial Entropion of Upper Eyelid by Tarsal Fracture and Anterior Lamellar Reposition

• Hong SM
• Kim SD

• KMID: 2212984
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3341/jkos.2009.50.12.1755

Abstract

PURPOSE
To evaluate the surgical results of tarsal fracture and anterior lamellar reposition in patients with cicatricial entropion. METHODS: The authors retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 9 patients (11 eyes) who had undergone tarsal fracture and anterior lamellar reposition for cicatricial entropion from October 2003 to September 2008.
RESULTS
6 eyes of 5 patients were male and 5 eyes of 4 patients were female. The patients' mean age was 63.4 (43.5~75.9) years. The mean follow-up period was 29.9 (7~67.6) months. After surgery, the ocular irritation disappeared in all patients. There were no recurrences or complications. CONCLUSIONS: Tarsal fracture and anterior lamellar reposition in patients with cicatricial entropion is a simple and cosmetically effective procedure without complications.

Keyword

Anterior lamellar reposition; Cicatricial entropion; Tarsal fracture

MeSH Terms

Entropion
Eye
Eyelids
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Medical Records
Recurrence
Retrospective Studies

Figure

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  Figure 1. Schematic figures of procedures of tarsal fracture and anterior lamellar reposition.

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  Figure 2. (A) Preoperative photograph of cicatricial entropion in the right upper eyelid. The vertical palpebral fissure is narrowed. (B) Preoperative photograph of blepharitis and distichiasis in the upper eyelid.

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  Figure 3. (A) Postoperative photograph showing the correction of cicatricial entropion in the right eye. The vertical palpebral fissure is widened. (B) Postoperative photograph showing epithelialization of the fractured site.

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  Figure 4. (A) Immediate postoperative photograph showing erythematic swelling of the upper eyelid margin.(B) After postoperative 5 months, an erythematic swelling of the upper eyelid margin disappeared.

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