Oblique transnasal wiring canthopexy via Y-V epicanthoplasty for telecanthus correction in a patient with Waardenburg syndrome
Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
; : 329-331, 2019.
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ABSTRACT
Telecanthus is a common symptom accompanied by Waardenburg syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. The optimal surgery for telecanthus correction is still debated. A 28-year-old patient with Waardenburg syndrome underwent transnasal wiring canthopexy using a Y-V epicanthoplasty for telecanthus correction. A Mini-Monoka stent was used to prevent damage to the lacrimal apparatus. The intercanthal distance decreased from 50 mm to 43.2 mm. The easily designed Y-V epicanthoplasty incision provides sufficient operative field for oblique transnasal wiring, which is effective in properly positioning the medial canthal tendon. It has minimal scarring resulting in satisfactory cosmetic outcomes.
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Main subject:
Congenital Abnormalities
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Tendons
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Waardenburg Syndrome
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Stents
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Cicatrix
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Craniofacial Abnormalities
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Lacrimal Apparatus
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Adult
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
Year:
2019
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Article