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ArticleJPRAS open2026

V-Y advancement flap technique for severe cicatricial lower eyelid ectropion: A case report and outcome assessment.

Donghao Yu, Zeming Zhao, Jianhua Xu

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Article in JPRAS open, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Donghao YuDepartment of Ophthalmology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province 050000, China.
Zeming ZhaoDepartment of General Surgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province 050000, China.
Jianhua XuDepartment of Ophthalmology, The Fourth People's Hospital of Shenyang, Shenyang, Liaoning Province 050000, China.

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Abstract

A 63-year-old male with severe cicatricial lower eyelid ectropion was treated with the V-Y advancement flap technique. This method alters lateral tension to counteract excessive longitudinal tension, effectively correcting ectropion caused by scar traction. The V-Y technique not only simplifies surgical incision design with minimal risk of flap failure but also demonstrates the efficiency and flexibility of tension redistribution. Compared to full-thickness skin grafts or other flap techniques, it provides superior aesthetics and a more natural appearance. This technique serves as a valuable alternative and expands treatment options for cicatricial lower eyelid ectropion.

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Aesthetic outcomesCicatricial ectropionEyelid reconstructionFunctional restorationMinimally invasive surgerypatient satisfactionPostoperative follow-upScar contractureTension redistributionV-Y advancement flap

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