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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2025

Surgical management of patients with corneal lesions due to lid pathologies.

Giovanni Miotti, Davide Quaglia, Luca De Marco, Pier Camillo Parodi, Fabiana D'Esposito, Mutali Musa, Daniele Tognetto, Caterina Gagliano, Marco Zeppieri

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Giovanni MiottiDepartment of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital of Udine, Udine 33100, Italy.
Davide QuagliaDepartment of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital of Udine, Udine 33100, Italy.
Luca De MarcoDepartment of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital of Udine, Udine 33100, Italy.
Pier Camillo ParodiDepartment of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital of Udine, Udine 33100, Italy.
Fabiana D'EspositoImperial College Ophthalmic Research Group Unit, Imperial College, London NW1 5QH, United Kingdom.
Mutali MusaDepartment of Optometry, University of Benin, Benin 300283, Nigeria.
Daniele TognettoDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste 34129, Italy.
Caterina GaglianoDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, University of Enna "Kore", Catania 94100, Italy.
Marco ZeppieriDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste 34129, Italy.

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Abstract

backgroundThe surgical management of corneal lesions resulting from eyelid pathologies requires a comprehensive approach to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Eyelid lesions, ranging from benign to malignant, can lead to corneal damage through mechanisms such as mechanical abrasion, secondary infection, or inflammatory responses.

aimTo assess the surgical methodologies utilized in the treatment of corneal lesions resulting from eyelid disorders and evaluate their effects on patient outcomes, recurrence rates, and postoperative complications. The incorporation of advanced imaging techniques, including optical coherence tomography and ultrasound biomicroscopy, in conjunction with histopathological analysis, is addressed to improve surgical accuracy and patient outcomes.

methodsThe authors searched online databases (PubMed and Cochrane) for publications on the surgical management of lid lesions. Records received from the two databases were checked for duplicates and relevance. Only records with full texts and in English language were included.

resultsA total of 28 records were obtained following the screening for relevancy and duplication. The review underscores essential surgical approaches employed in the treatment of corneal lesions resulting from common eyelid diseases, focusing on operative efficacy, complication rates, and long-term results.

conclusionThis systematic review emphasizes the significance of choosing suitable surgical techniques tailored to individual patient characteristics and stresses the need for interdisciplinary collaboration in ophthalmic care. The results indicate that sophisticated imaging techniques and careful preoperative preparation markedly improve surgical accuracy and long-term results.

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Corneal lacerationDistichiasisEctropionEpiblepharon, LagophthalmosLid diseasesTrichiasis

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PMID40620455
PMCPMC11926476

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