Blepharoptosis repair by supraorbital rim periosteal rotation flaps

Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 1995 Mar;11(1):16-21. doi: 10.1097/00002341-199503000-00002.

Abstract

This article describes a procedure for repair of severe blepharoptosis by means of supraorbital rim periosteal rotation flaps. The results of a group of patients undergoing the procedure are analyzed, and the potential for the successful use of this procedure is discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Blepharoptosis / surgery*
  • Child
  • Eyelids / surgery*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Orbit / surgery*
  • Periosteum / surgery*
  • Surgical Flaps / methods*