Use of an encircling silicone rubber string for the correction of lagophthalmos.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery 1978 Vol.61(5) p. 719-23

Lessa S, Carreirao S

Abstract

We describe a modification of Arion's technique for the correction of lagophthalmos by a circle of silicone rubber string placed subcutaneously near the lid margin. We have operated on 14 cases by this technique, with good results observed in 13 after a two-year follow-up.

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유형영어 표현한국어 / 풀이UMLS CUI출처등장
질환 lagophthalmos C0152226
Lagophthalmos
scispacy 1

MeSH Terms

Eyelid Diseases; Eyelids; Humans; Silicones; Surgery, Plastic