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The management of eyelid burns.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19422964     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Eyelid involvement is common in facial burns. Ocular sequelae, including corneal ulceration, are usually preventable and secondary to the development of eyelid deformities, exposure keratopathy, and rarely, orbital compartment syndrome. Early ophthalmic review and prophylactic ocular lubrication is mandatory in burns involving the eyelids. Early surgical intervention, often requiring repeat procedures, is indicated if eyelid retraction causing corneal exposure occurs. Permanent visual impairment is rare with such prompt management. No binding aphorisms exist regarding the tissue used for eyelid reconstruction, with each case requiring an individual approach based on available skin. This review article covers the principles of ophthalmic management in addition to intermediate and long-term management of eyelid burns.
Authors:
Raman Malhotra; Ijaz Sheikh; Baljit Dheansa
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Survey of ophthalmology     Volume:  54     ISSN:  0039-6257     ISO Abbreviation:  Surv Ophthalmol     Publication Date:    2009 May-Jun
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-05-08     Completed Date:  2009-07-09     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0404551     Medline TA:  Surv Ophthalmol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  356-71     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, United Kingdom. malhotraraman@hotmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Blepharoplasty / methods*
Eye Burns / surgery*
Eyelid Diseases / surgery*
Eyelids / injuries*,  surgery
Facial Injuries / complications
Humans
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Skin Transplantation

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