Correction of severe medial ectropion using a novel osseous fixation technique

ABSTRACT

Purpose

To study the feasibility of osseous medial canthal fixation for severe medial ectropion.

Methods

Retrospective analysis over a period of 3 years identified 10 patients who had undergone the modified medial canthoplasty. Outcome measures were based on the presence of complications and cosmetic/functional results.

Results

Post-operative evaluations of all patients were significant for excellent functionality and cosmetic results in the medial canthal area following the novel osseous fixation technique. No complications were reported intra-operatively or post-operatively.

Conclusions

For repair of severe medial ectropion, especially cicatricial and paralytic ectropion, the modified medial “puncture hole” canthoplasty is an effective alternative to traditional repair techniques and does not necessitate the use of anchoring systems such as wiring or microplates.

KEYWORDS:

• Medial ectropion
• osseous fixation
• severe ectropion

Disclosure statement

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the article.

Supplementary material

Supplemental data for this article can be accessed online at https://doi.org/10.1080/01676830.2022.2075901

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Funding

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