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Trial reportDer Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft2016

[Results of Cutler-Beard procedure for reconstruction of extensive full thickness upper eyelid defects following tumor resection].

A Kopecky, K R Koch, F Bucher, C Cursiefen, L M Heindl

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Trial report in Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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11 citing papers in PubMed, 24 citations in OpenAlex.

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  4. [Personalized medicine in the treatment of periocular tumors : Targeted treatment and use of immune checkpoint inhibitors].Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft · 2020
    Review
  5. [Surgical resection with ophthalmoplastic reconstruction : Gold standard in periocular basal cell carcinoma].Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft · 2020
    Review
  6. [Young male patient with unusual space-occupying lesion of the lower eyelid].Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft · 2020
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  7. Review
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  9. [Current diagnostics and therapy recommendations for ocular basal cell carcinoma].Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft · 2017
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  10. [Merkel cell carcinoma of the eyelid. An often unrecognized tumor entity : Clinical aspects and treatment strategies].Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft · 2017
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

A KopeckyZentrum für Augenheilkunde, Universität zu Köln, Kerpener Straße 62, 50924, Köln, Deutschland. adam.kopecky@winet.cz.
K R KochZentrum für Augenheilkunde, Universität zu Köln, Kerpener Straße 62, 50924, Köln, Deutschland.
F BucherZentrum für Augenheilkunde, Universität zu Köln, Kerpener Straße 62, 50924, Köln, Deutschland.
C CursiefenZentrum für Augenheilkunde, Universität zu Köln, Kerpener Straße 62, 50924, Köln, Deutschland.
L M HeindlZentrum für Augenheilkunde, Universität zu Köln, Kerpener Straße 62, 50924, Köln, Deutschland.
University of Cologne · DE

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe Cutler-Beard bridge flap technique is an established method for reconstruction of large full thickness upper eyelid defects. The purpose of the present study was to report experiences with the surgical technique, complications and results of this cutaneoconjunctival flap procedure following tumor resection. PATIENTS AND

methodsA total of 18 patients with extensive full thickness upper eyelid defects after tumor excision underwent a Cutler-Beard procedure. Of the patients four received an additional eye bank scleral implant and one received an additional free tarsal graft from the fellow upper eyelid to enhance eyelid stability.

resultsThe Cutler-Beard bridge flap technique was surgically feasible in all patients without causing damage to the lower eyelid bridge or resulting in any infections. Out of the 13 reconstructions without additional stabilizing tissue 3 (23%) developed an upper eyelid entropion that was successfully managed using a secondary scleral implant. None of the five reconstructions using additional scleral or tarsal tissue showed an entropion of the upper eyelid.

conclusionThe Cutler-Beard bridge flap technique, which can be combined with grafting additional stabilization tissue in defects exceeding 75% of the upper eyelid length, is a reliable method for reconstruction of large full thickness upper eyelid defects following tumor excision.

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Surgical FlapsAgedAged, 80 and overBlepharoplastyEyelid NeoplasmsEyelidsHumansMaleMiddle AgedPlastic Surgery ProceduresTreatment OutcomeBasal cell carcinomaBlepharoplastyEyelid neoplasmsOphthalmic plastic surgeryTransplantation

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