Interlamellar Autogenous Tarsal Graft for the Correction of Lower Eyelid Trichiasis Associated With Eyelid Margin Thinning.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the use of autogenous tarsal graft for surgical correction of lower eyelid trichiasis associated with eyelid thinning. METHODS: A total of 23 eyelids of 19 consecutive patients with trichiasis were operated with a variant of the Van Millingen procedure. The surgery consisted of interposing a 3-mm high fragment of autogenous ipsilateral upper eyelid tarsus corresponding to the trichiasis segment between the pretarsal anterior lamella and the lower tarsal plate. Preoperative assessment included quantification of eyelid thickness on the midpoint of the segment with trichiasis, biomicroscopy of the eyelid margin and location of the trichiasis. All patients were examined at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. Eyelid thickness was measured at 1 month and 12 months of follow up. RESULTS: Preoperatively the mean thickness of the eyelid margin was 0.99 mm ± 0.06 standard error. One month postoperatively eyelid thickness increased to 2.08 ± 0.28 standard error, decreasing over time to reach 1. 48 mm ± 0.18 standard error 1 year after surgery, a value that did not differ from that of the control group. Small granulomas were diagnosed only in the early phases of the postoperative period. Trichiasis recurrence was seen in just 1 eyelid. Isolated abnormal lashes lateral or medial to the graft were present in 5 eyelids at the end of the study. CONCLUSIONS: Autogenous tarsal grafts placed parallel to the lower tarsus are a good option both to correct misdirected eyelashes and to restore normal lower eyelid thickness.

Outcomes of two surgical techniques for major trichiasis treatment.

The purpose of this article is to analyze the outcomes of two surgical techniques to treat major trichiasis. A retrospective chart review of 67 patients (89 eyelids) with major trichiasis was performed who underwent surgical treatment using one of two techniques: intermarginal split lamella with graft (ISLG group) or lid lamella resection (LLR group). There were 30 lids in the ISLG group with mean patient age of 71.8 years and 63.3% were females. There were 59 lids in the LLR group with mean patient age of 72.5 years and 52.5% were female. The minimum postoperative follow up was six months. Statistical analysis included descriptive measures, Goodman association test for contrasts between and within multinomial populations and nonparametric Mann-Whitney test for comparison between groups. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The underlying causes of trichiasis were blepharitis (37.07%), chronic meibomitis (21.3%), multiple causes (20.2%), ectropion (11.2%), actinic keratosis (6.7%), or prior ocular surgery (3.3%). Postoperatively, in the ISLG group, there were 20% lids with complete success, 50% underwent laser or electrolysis, 16.7% required further surgery, and 13.3% were unsuccessful. Postoperatively, in the LLR group, there were 47.5% eyelids with complete success, 46.7% underwent laser or electrolysis, 6.8% required further surgery, and 5.1% were unsuccessful. There was a higher statistical chance of complete success with LLR (P < 0.05). LLR is superior to ISLG surgery for the treatment of major trichiasis. There is a greater chance of success with LLR and it is technically simpler.

Upper lid crease approach for margin rotation in trachomatous cicatricial entropion without external sutures.

PURPOSE: To describe the use of a lid crease incision for upper eyelid margin rotation in cicatricial entropion combining internal traction on the anterior lamella, tarsotomy, and tarsal overlap without external sutures. METHODS: Surgical description: The main steps of the procedure consisted of exposure of the entire tarsal plate up to the eyelashes followed by tarsotomy through the conjunctiva. A double-armed 6.0 polyglactin suture was then passed through the distal tarsal fragment to the marginal section of the orbicularis oculi muscle. As the sutures were tied, the distal tarsus advanced over the marginal section, and traction was exerted on the marginal strip of the orbicularis muscle. There were no bolsters or external knots. The pretarsal skin-muscle flap was closed with a 6.0 plain gut suture. RESULTS: We used this procedure at a tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia from 2013 to 2014. Sixty upper lids of 40 patients (23 women and 17 men) were operated on, with an age range of 44-99 years [mean ± standard deviation (SD) = 70.9 ± 13.01 years]. Bilateral surgery was performed on 21 patients. Follow-up ranged from 1 to 12 months (mean 3.0 ± 2.71 months). Forty percent of the patients (24 lids) had more than 3 months' follow-up. The postoperative lid margin position was good in all cases. Trichiasis (two lashes) was observed in only one patient with unilateral entropion on the medial aspect of the operated lid. CONCLUSIONS: The upper lid margin can be effectively rotated through a lid crease incision with internal sutures. The technique combines the main mechanisms of the Wies and Trabut approaches and avoids the use of bolsters or external sutures, which require a second consultation to be removed. Some other lid problems, such as ptosis, retraction, or dermatochalasis, can be concomitantly addressed during the procedure.

Upper lid crease approach for margin rotation in trachomatous cicatricial entropion without external sutures / Abordagem via sulco palpebral superior para a rotação marginal no entrópio cicatricial tracomatoso sem o emprego de suturas externas

ABSTRACT Purpose: To describe the use of a lid crease incision for upper eyelid margin rotation in cicatricial entropion combining internal traction on the anterior lamella, tarsotomy, and tarsal overlap without external sutures. Methods: Surgical description: The main steps of the procedure consisted of exposure of the entire tarsal plate up to the eyelashes followed by tarsotomy through the conjunctiva. A double-armed 6.0 polyglactin suture was then passed through the distal tarsal fragment to the marginal section of the orbicularis oculi muscle. As the sutures were tied, the distal tarsus advanced over the marginal section, and traction was exerted on the marginal strip of the orbicularis muscle. There were no bolsters or external knots. The pretarsal skin-muscle flap was closed with a 6.0 plain gut suture. Results: We used this procedure at a tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia from 2013 to 2014. Sixty upper lids of 40 patients (23 women and 17 men) were operated on, with an age range of 44-99 years [mean ± standard deviation (SD) = 70.9 ± 13.01 years]. Bilateral surgery was performed on 21 patients. Follow-up ranged from 1 to 12 months (mean 3.0 ± 2.71 months). Forty percent of the patients (24 lids) had more than 3 months' follow-up. The postoperative lid margin position was good in all cases. Trichiasis (two lashes) was observed in only one patient with unilateral entropion on the medial aspect of the operated lid. Conclusions: The upper lid margin can be effectively rotated through a lid crease incision with internal sutures. The technique combines the main mechanisms of the Wies and Trabut approaches and avoids the use of bolsters or external sutures, which require a second consultation to be removed. Some other lid problems, such as ptosis, retraction, or dermatochalasis, can be concomitantly addressed during the procedure.

RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever uma técnica de rotação marginal superior para a correção do entrópio cicatricial combinando incisão via sulco palpebral, tarsotomia e tração na lamela anterior sem o emprego de suturas externas. Métodos: Técnica cirúrgica. Os passos críticos da cirurgia incluem exposição completa da superfície anterior do tarso até a linha dos cílios e tarsotomia horizontal a 3 mm da margem palpebral, produzindo dois segmentos tarsais, marginal e distal. O fragmento distal é avançado sobre o marginal por meio de 3 suturas biagulhadas absorvíveis 6.0 passadas entre a margem do segmento tarsal distal e o músculo orbicular marginal. Dessa maneira, além da superposição tarsal as suturas tracionam o orbicular marginal evertendo simultaneamente a margem palpebral e a linha ciliar. Nenhum fio é exteriorizado. O retalho pretarsal miocutâneo era fechado com suturas de catugt 6,0. Resultados: Resultados: A técnica descrita foi utilizada em hospital terciário na Arábia Saudita, em 2013 e 2014. Sessenta pálpebras superiores de 40 pacientes (23 mulheres e 17 homens) foram operadas. A idade dos pacientes variou de 44 a 99 anos (média= 70,9 ± 13,01 anos). A cirurgia foi bilateral em 21 pacientes. O seguimento variou de 1 a 12 meses (média= 3,0 ± 2,71 meses). Em 24 pálpebras (40%) o seguimento foi superior a 3 meses. A posição da margem palpebral foi considerada boa em todos os casos. Somente 1 paciente com entrópio unilateral apresentou recidiva da triquíase (2 cílios). Conclusão: A margem palpebral de pacientes com entrópio cicatricial pode ser evertida utilizando-se incisão no sulco palpebral e suturas internas. A técnica descrita combina os princípios das cirurgias de Wies e Trabut e tem como principais vantagens incisão cosmética no sulco palpebral e o não uso de suturas externas. Adicionalmente, o acesso pelo sulco palpebral permite a correção de condições associadas, como dermatocálase, ptose ou retração palpebral.