| Prolene frontalis suspension in paediatric ptosis. | |
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PMID: 21378994 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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AIM: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of frontalis suspension using 4-0 prolene sutures for paediatric ptosis with poor levator function. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective chart review was performed on children who underwent 4-0 prolene frontalis suspension from 2000 to 2008 with a minimum of 6 months' follow-up. Functional success was defined when three criteria were met: (a) satisfactory lid height (defined as margin-to-reflex distance ≥3 mm with minimal frontalis muscle tone); (b) satisfactory lid symmetry (≤2 mm asymmetry in margin-to-reflex distance); and (c) satisfactory cosmesis. Recurrence was defined by a drop in lid height of ≥3 mm from the initial post-operative level. RESULTS: A total of 23 patients (30 eyelids) were included. The mean follow-up duration was 28.7 months (range 6.3 to 100 months). The functional success rate was 74% (17/23 patients). Ptosis recurred in 22% (5/23) of patients. Only one patient (4%) developed a complication: a case of minor wound infection. CONCLUSIONS: In paediatric ptosis with poor levator function, prolene frontalis suspension has good efficacy and an excellent safety profile. The results of prolene frontalis suspension are comparable to those of other non-autogenous materials. |
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Authors:
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K Chow; N Deva; S G J Ng |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2011-03-04 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Eye (London, England) Volume: 25 ISSN: 1476-5454 ISO Abbreviation: Eye (Lond) Publication Date: 2011 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-06-09 Completed Date: 2011-09-08 Revised Date: 2012-09-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8703986 Medline TA: Eye (Lond) Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 735-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Ophthalmology, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand. |
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Blepharoptosis
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surgery* Child Child, Preschool Eyelids / surgery* Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Infant Male Polypropylenes* Recurrence Retrospective Studies Suture Techniques* |
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0/Polypropylenes |
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