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DOI: 10.5999/aps.2018.00178
Synchronous reconstruction of both the upper and lower eyelids with a temporoparietal fascial flap
The simultaneous reconstruction of upper and lower eyelid defects, while preserving the seeing eye, presents a difficult task. Most cases involving such defects occur after burn injuries and tumor resections [1]. We present the case of a 55-year-old man, who provided consent and authorization for this report, with neglected basal cell carcinoma of both the upper and lower eyelids in the right eye and 10/10 visual acuity ([Fig. 1]). After oncological resection, defects were encountered in the total lower eyelid and half of the upper eyelid. A temporoparietal fascial flap (TPFF) was used to reconstruct both the upper and lower eyelids after an incision was made between the frontal and parietal branches of the temporal artery ([Fig. 2]). A composite graft from the nasal septum was sutured to the lower division of the TPFF and was used to reconstruct the posterior lamella, while the anterior lamella was reconstructed with a full-thickness skin graft ([Fig. 3]). During the 1-year follow-up period, no complications were encountered, except reduced upper eyelid motion, and the patient’s visual acuity was similar before and after reconstructive surgery ([Fig. 4]). The patient was satisfied with the postoperative aesthetic results and refused any further refinements. Even though the TPFF is a well-known flap, as far as we know, such reconstructions are generally multistage [2]. To our knowledge, only one report has described functional reconstruction of both eyelids, the eyebrow, and the lacrimal drainage system in a single-stage procedure by pre-dividing a TPFF into three divisions [3]. The described method offers an efficient, effective alternative for eyelid reconstruction in a single-stage procedure.
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Ethical approval
The study was performed in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Written informed consent was obtained.
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Patient consent
The patient provided written informed consent for the publication and the use of his images.
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Conflict of Interest
No potential conflict of interest relevant to this article was reported.
This case was presented at the 11th National Congress of the Hellenic Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (HESPRAS) on November 5-7, 2015 in Thessaloniki, Greece.
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References
- 1 Bertrand B, Colson Jr TR, Baptista C. et al. Total upper and lower eyelid reconstruction: a rare procedure—a report of two cases. Plast Reconstr Surg 2015; 136: 855-9
- 2 Mathijssen IM, van der Meulen JC. Guidelines for reconstruction of the eyelids and canthal regions. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2010; 63: 1420-33
- 3 Bozkurt M, Kulahci Y, Kapi E. et al. A new design for superficial temporal fascial flap for reconstruction of the eyebrow, upper and lower eyelids, and lacrimal system in one-stage procedure: medusa flap. Ann Plast Surg 2009; 63: 636-9
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Publication History
Received: 21 February 2018
Accepted: 25 April 2018
Article published online:
28 March 2022
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References
- 1 Bertrand B, Colson Jr TR, Baptista C. et al. Total upper and lower eyelid reconstruction: a rare procedure—a report of two cases. Plast Reconstr Surg 2015; 136: 855-9
- 2 Mathijssen IM, van der Meulen JC. Guidelines for reconstruction of the eyelids and canthal regions. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2010; 63: 1420-33
- 3 Bozkurt M, Kulahci Y, Kapi E. et al. A new design for superficial temporal fascial flap for reconstruction of the eyebrow, upper and lower eyelids, and lacrimal system in one-stage procedure: medusa flap. Ann Plast Surg 2009; 63: 636-9