Repairing of cicatricial ectropion with orbicularis oculi myocutaneous flap / 中华医学美学美容杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the state of the art technique of ectropion correction. Methods Orbicularis oculi myocutaneous flap on both upper and lower eyelids was used to correct ectropion. Results From Feb.1994～June 2001, the authors performed correction of ectropion for 24 patients. Among them 19 patients were followed up, and the period of follow-up ranged from 3 weeks to 2 years. All of the followed patients received good results except one who had partial necrosis of the orbicularis oculi myocutaneous flap. Conclusion Orbicularis oculi myocutaneous flap has a rich blood circulation. The ratio of its length and width can be made to be 6∶1, and its contour can be trimmed as one's will. In addition, the flap can be transferred flexibly, and the incision in donor site is hidden in nature wrinkle. With this flap, the ectropion can be repaired as an aesthetic unit in one stage.