Ducours J L, Failloux A, Ardanza B, Modschiedler T, Caix P
Service de Stomatologie et de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale, Centre Hospitalier, Agen.
Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac. 1992;93(1):40-5.
The authors report a new technique for the reconstruction of upper eyelid full thickness tissue losses in preserving the inferior edge. They describe a myo-cutaneous inferior eyelid flap which has been preliminarily expanded before transposition. An anatomical study has demonstrated vascularization and innervation of the myo-cutaneous eyelid flap which will remain active. A clinical case presentation confirms a good aesthetic but also functional result with a transferred active orbicularis muscle which allows the regain of a dynamic upper eyelid.
