Long-lasting facial palsy is frequently consequence of iatrogenic causes. One of the most important ocular complications is lagophthalmos that leads to corneal drying and ulceration. Static techniques are indicated to obtain eyelid's competency in elderly patients with general problems associated, in patients refusing major procedures and in the ones undergone dynamic procedures with unsatisfactory results. The authors describe the use of conchal cartilage and fascia lata graft in five patients. In all the patients an adequate eyelid closure, the resolution of keratitis related symptoms and a satisfactory aesthetic outcome were achieved.
Palpebral rehabilitation in facial palsy using autologous tissues / Cassoni, Andrea; Egidi, S.; Reale, G.; Marenco, M.; Facchini, A.; Valentini, Valentino. - STAMPA. - (2011), pp. 233-237. (Intervento presentato al convegno 17th National Congress of the Italian-Maxillofacial-Surgery-Society (SICMF) tenutosi a Como, ITALY nel MAY 12-14, 2011).
Palpebral rehabilitation in facial palsy using autologous tissues
CASSONI, ANDREA;M. Marenco;VALENTINI, VALENTINO
2011
Abstract
Long-lasting facial palsy is frequently consequence of iatrogenic causes. One of the most important ocular complications is lagophthalmos that leads to corneal drying and ulceration. Static techniques are indicated to obtain eyelid's competency in elderly patients with general problems associated, in patients refusing major procedures and in the ones undergone dynamic procedures with unsatisfactory results. The authors describe the use of conchal cartilage and fascia lata graft in five patients. In all the patients an adequate eyelid closure, the resolution of keratitis related symptoms and a satisfactory aesthetic outcome were achieved.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
