Surgical Treatment with Locoregional Flaps for the Eyelid: A Review. (26th October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lo Torto, Federico; Losco, Luigi; Bernardini, Nicoletta; Greco, Manfredi; Scuderi, Gianluca; Ribuffo, Diego
• Other Names: Gupta Subhas Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: BioMed research international. Volume 2017(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-10-26
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Biology -- Periodicals; Biotechnology -- Periodicals; Life sciences -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1155/2017/6742537
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2314-6133

Abstract

Abstract : Reconstruction of the eyelids after skin cancer excision can be challenging. Surgical treatment options are multiple; deep anatomy knowledge of lamellar components is mandatory to choose the most adequate surgical planning. Eyelids' role in vision and social relationship is critical; both function and aesthetics are tough to restore. Using a flap provides a satisfying texture and colour match with adjacent tissues and ensures short contraction during healing; furthermore, grafts are sometimes necessary to achieve pleasing results. Hundreds of surgical techniques have been described aiming for eyelid reconstruction; in our paper, we want to provide for our audience the most reliable and useful procedures for subtotal and total eyelid reconstruction following NMSC full-thickness excision.