The correction of involutional entropion of eyelid by lateral strip procedure.

Abstract

AIM:

To determine cosmetic and functional outcome following lateral strip procedure (LSP) for involutional entropion.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This study was a prospective analysis of 15 patients (20 eyelids) of involutional entropion, who needed surgical repair. After thorough evaluation, the surgical treatment (LSP) was done in all 15 patients.

RESULTS:

Cosmetic and functional outcome was excellent in all cases following LSP. No complications and recurrence were encountered in any case.

CONCLUSIONS:

LSP is simple, physiologic, easy and quick to perform as OPD procedure for involutional entropion under local anesthesia without hospitalization by a general ophthalmologist.

• Authors: Kannan Balaji, Vijayalakshmi Balaji, Govindarajan Kummararaj
• Journal: Journal of surgical technique and case report (J Surg Tech Case Rep) Vol. 2 Issue 2 Pg. 64-6 (Jul 2010) ISSN: 0976-2825 [Electronic] India
• PMID: 22091336 (Publication Type: Journal Article)