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ArticleInternational journal of ophthalmology2021

Conjunctival flap with auricular cartilage grafting: a modified Hughes procedure for large full thickness upper and lower eyelid defect reconstruction.

Ben Chen, David Meng-da Woo, Jia Liu, Xiu-Ying Zhu, Yan-Yan Lin, Ying-Jie Ma, Xi Chen

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Article in International journal of ophthalmology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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  3. [Effectiveness of temporal island flap pedicled with perforating branch of zygomatic orbital artery to repair the defects after periocular malignant tumor resection].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2023
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7 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.

Ben ChenEye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China.
David Meng-da WooSydney Hospital & Sydney Eye Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2220, Australia.
Jia LiuEye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China.
Xiu-Ying ZhuEye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China.
Yan-Yan LinEye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China.
Ying-Jie MaEye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China.
Xi ChenEye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China.
Wenzhou Medical University · CN

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Abstract

aimTo investigate the suitability of a modified Hughes procedure, which consists of conjunctival flap with auricular cartilage grafting in reconstructing large full thickness upper and lower eyelid defect.

methodsPatients with full thickness eyelid carcinoma involving more than 50% margin length who underwent surgical resection were retrospectively reviewed in the study. The defects were reconstructed using conjunctival flap with auricular cartilage grafting, covered with myocutaneous flap above. Followed-up time ranged from 12 to 24mo. Outcomes were classified as "good", "fair", and "poor" by evaluating the margin appearance, eyelid appearance, and complications.

resultsA total of 42 patients were enrolled in the study (26 males, 16 females, mean age, 68.6±7.7y, range: 53 to 82y). The mean defect widths measured 23.2±2.9 mm (range, 17 to 28 mm). The mean posterior lamellar defect height was 5.5±1.3 mm (4 to 8 mm). Thirty-seven patients had a "good" outcome (88.1%), 5 patients had a "fair" outcome (11.9%), and no one had a "poor" outcome.

conclusionConjunctival flap with auricular cartilage grafting and myocutaneous flap grafting is an effective procedure in reconstructing large full thickness upper and lower eyelid defect. It can not only achieve satisfied reconstruction, but also preserve intact tarsal plate of the opposite eyelid, avoiding retraction or entropion.

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auricular cartilage graftingconjunctival flapfull thickness eyelid defectHughes procedure

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PMCPMC8342290
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