ArticleCureus2025
A Retrospective Analysis of the Efficacy of Silicone Sling in the Management of Severe Congenital Ptosis.
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- Surgical Management of Blepharophimosis-Ptosis-Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome (BPES): A Comprehensive Review.Ophthalmology and therapy · 2026Review
- Maximal levator resection as a revision strategy following failed silicone frontalis sling: outcomes on eyelid position, ocular surface and patient satisfaction.BMC ophthalmology · 2026Article
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Abstract
introductionFrontalis sling surgery is indicated in severe ptosis with poor levator action. A number of new sling materials are available, including silicone sling. The efficacy of sling surgery with silicone sling was analyzed.
methodA retrospective study was conducted where records of patients who underwent frontalis sling surgery using silicone slings between July 2014 and June 2016 in a single center were analyzed. Patients had a follow-up of at least three years. The amount of correction achieved and complications, if any, were noted. Mean preoperative Marginal Reflex Distance 1 (MRD1) and mean postoperative MRD1 values were compared at six months, one year, and three years using a paired "t"
resultsAbout 27 patients underwent this procedure. Bilateral sling surgery was performed in all patients. Seventeen patients had severe simple congenital ptosis, three had monocular elevation deficit (MED), six had Marcus Gunn phenomenon (MGP) with ptosis, and one patient had blepharophimosis epicanthus syndrome (BPES). MRD1 was measured preoperatively to be 0.37 ± 1.72 mm. Follow-up MRD1 was measured at six months, one year, and three years postoperatively and was found to be 4.46 ± 1.28, 4.26 ± 1.46, and 3.79 ± 1.72 mm, respectively. Mean preoperative MRD1 and mean postoperative MRD1 values were compared at six months, one year, and three years using a paired "t"
conclusionSilicone sling surgery is an effective surgery with few complications and a stable outcome even after three years of follow-up.
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