%0 Journal Article
%T Reconstruction of large upper eyelid defect with Two composite lid margin grafts
%A Hafez Amr
%J Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology
%D 2010
%I Medknow Publications
%X Purpose: To evaluate the results of reconstruction of large defects in the upper lid using two composite contra-lateral eyelid margin grafts. Methods: This is an interventional case series in which a large full thickness defect of the upper lid was reconstructed in 7 patients using two composite eyelid margin grafts and myocutaneous advancement. The grafts were taken from both eyelids of the contra lateral eye and the final outcome was evaluated. Results: Cosmetic results were achieved in both donor and recipient eyes satisfying to all patients; no graft sloughing was seen. Transient edema, punctate epithelial erosions, lid notching, madarosis and ptosis were seen in the early postoperative period. Conclusion: Reconstruction of a large defect in the upper lid with two composite eyelid-margin grafts is an easy, safe, effective technique with minimal complications.
%K Upper Lid Reconstruction
%K Composite Eyelid Grafts
%K Lid Tumors
%K Lid Margin Defect
%U http://www.meajo.org/article.asp?issn=0974-9233;year=2010;volume=17;issue=2;spage=161;epage=164;aulast=Hafez