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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
1999-6-3
pubmed:abstractText
The use of a cheek rotation flap is a well-known method for reconstruction of a large defect of the lower eyelid. In this technique, a separate lining tissue supporting the cheek flap is required for full-thickness reconstruction. Previously, a chondromucosal graft or conchal cartilage has been used to support this flap. Recently, we have used a homologous or autologous fascia lata as support for the cheek flap instead of rigid tissues like cartilages. A fascia lata strip is fixed with tolerable tension to the medial canthal tendon and lateral orbital rim. The inner surface of the fascia and the cheek flap is lined with a buccal mucosa graft to decrease irritation of the conjunctiva and cornea. We present here seven patients in whom this procedure was used for lower eyelid reconstruction following resection of a malignant skin tumor. Based on follow-ups of 7 to 22 months, the functional and aesthetic results have been good in all cases. This procedure may be applicable for total or subtotal reconstruction of the lower eyelid.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
May
pubmed:issn
0032-1052
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
103
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1650-4
pubmed:dateRevised
2011-2-16
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1999
pubmed:articleTitle
Lower eyelid reconstruction with a cheek flap supported by fascia lata.
pubmed:affiliation
University Hospital and the Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, at the University of Tokushima, Japan.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Clinical Trial