Reconstruction of Total Lower Eyelid Defects with the Temporoparietal Fascial Flap

Purpose. To describe the use of the temporoparietal fascial flap (TPF) in the reconstruction of extensive lower eyelid defects in a functioning eye. Methods. We present a surgical case report of a 73-year-old female with melanoma of the left lower eyelid. The lower eyelid was resected, and a composi...

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Main Authors: Simon R. Bababeygy, Anne R. Kao, Niels C. Kokot, Eli L. Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/927260