Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg · Jul 2001
Comparative StudyInvolutional entropion repair with fornix sutures and lateral tarsal strip procedure.
To evaluate the long-terrm effectiveness of fornix suture placement combined with a lateral tarsal strip procedure in correcting involutional entropion. Published reports regarding various surgical techniques and results are reviewed. ⋯ Suture advancement of the lower eyelid retractors in conjunction with a lateral tarsal strip procedure is a simple, quick, physiologic, and effective approach in achieving long-lasting correction for involutional entropion.