Advanced search
Publication Cover
Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery Volume 39, 2005 - Issue 4
Journal homepage
28
Views
0
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Preliminary repair of eyelids for the treatment of opaque corneas caused by burns

T. Nagasao Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, JapanCorrespondence[email protected]
,
T. Nakajima Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
,
J. Shimazaki Department of Ophthalmology, Tokyo Dental College Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
,
N. Akabane Department of Ophthalmology, Tokyo Dental College Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
&
K. Tsubota Department of Ophthalmology, Tokyo Dental College Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
Pages 227-233 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 
Sample our Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing & Allied Health journals, sign in here to start your FREE access for 14 days

Abstract

The treatment of opaque cornea as a result of a burn is challenging, because the cornea often re-opacifies even after transplantation. One of the main risk factors is the deformity of the eyelids, and we have developed a new treatment for this. Preliminary repair of the lower eyelid is done by an auricular composite graft before transplantation, so that the grafted materials can be safely protected by the eyelids. The results of treatment since have greatly improved. Preliminary repair of the eyelid is an effective way to secure successful transplantation.

Log in via your institution

Access through your institution

Log in to Taylor & Francis Online

Restore content access

Restore content access for purchases made as guest
There are no offers available at the current time.

Related Research

People also read lists articles that other readers of this article have read.

Recommended articles lists articles that we recommend and is powered by our AI driven recommendation engine.

Cited by lists all citing articles based on Crossref citations.
Articles with the Crossref icon will open in a new tab.