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Tarsal margin rotation with posterior lamella superadvancement for the management of cicatricial entropion of the upper eyelid

1999; Elsevier BV; Volume: 127; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0002-9394(98)00277-3

1879-1891

Stuart R. Seiff, Susan R. Carter, José Luis Tovilla Canales, Phillip H. Choo,

Hair Growth and Disorders

Abstract PURPOSE: To report the efficacy of tarsal margin rotation with posterior lamella superadvancement in the management of cicatricial entropion of the upper eyelid. METHODS: In 15 consecutive patients, 22 eyelids with cicatricial entropion were managed with tarsal margin rotation and posterior lamella superadvancement. In a retrospective study, the technique and results were evaluated. RESULTS: In all 22 upper eyelids, the normal eyelashes rotated away from the surface of the eye. Mean follow-up was 12.9 ± 12.4 months (range, 1 to 48 months). One eyelid developed buckling of the tarsus. Three eyelids needed electrolysis to treat isolated metaplastic cilia posterior to the normal lash line. CONCLUSIONS: Tarsal margin rotation with posterior lamella superadvancement appears to be effective in managing cicatricial entropion of the upper lid.