Reconstructive Surgical Procedure
Conditions
Keywords
Cutler-Beard, tarsoconjunctival graft, upper eyelid
Brief summary
To study the results of a modified Cutler-Beard technique , using a contralateral tarsoconjunctival graft, in patients who underwent excision of large malignant tumors of the upper eyelid
Detailed description
A tarsoconjunctival graft was harvested from the contralateral upper eyelid, with an extra 3 mm of conjunctiva from the superior edge of tarsus and was attached to the upper eyelid defect, differently than previously described. Functional, cosmetic outcomes and postoperative complications were evaluated.
Interventions
A tarsoconjunctival graft was harvested from the contralateral upper eyelid, with an extra 3 mm of conjunctiva from the superior edge of tarsus and was attached to the upper eyelid defect, differently than previously described.
Sponsors
Study design
Intervention model description
Retrospective review of charts of the patients enrolled
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Upper eyelid defect after tumor resection
Exclusion criteria
* previous surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Eyelid retraction | 42 months | Upper eyelid retraction in mm |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Retraction of the donor lower eyelid | 42 months | Lower eyelid retraction in mm |
| Lagophthalmos | 42 months | Excessive aperture of the eyelids, in mm |
| Lid margin stability | 42 months | in mm |
| Eyelid status | 42 months | Number of complications, being 0 the best result |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Symptoms of the patients | 42 months | Number of symptoms referred by the patient, being 0 the best result |