Technique of frontal fixation in palpebral ptosis surgery through a silicone band

Authors

  • José Luis Borrego Rodríguez Hospital Municipal Docente Iluminado Rodríguez. Matanzas.
  • Idalmis Marrero Noda Hospital Municipal Docente Iluminado Rodríguez. Matanzas.

Keywords:

blepharoptosis, ptosis, upper eyelid ptosis, frontal fixation.

Abstract

We present the case of a male patient, aged 83 years, who works as a professional driver, and was operated of severe left-eye palpebral ptosis. The correction was made using the Fox technique, fixing the upper eyelid to the frontal muscle with a 1 mm-wide silicone band. The good results of this corrective surgery were presented in the trans-surgery and post-surgery period, on the seventh day and at month. Satisfactory visual and esthetical results were shown. Adverse reaction to the silicone band was not reported. It is recommended to extend the use of this technique to all the services of the province, and also continuing its improvement in the service.

 

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Published

2018-12-13

How to Cite

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Borrego Rodríguez JL, Marrero Noda I. Technique of frontal fixation in palpebral ptosis surgery through a silicone band. Rev Méd Electrón [Internet]. 2018 Dec. 13 [cited 2025 Jan. 22];40(6):2140-55. Available from: https://revmedicaelectronica.sld.cu/index.php/rme/article/view/2289

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 6 (2018)

Section

Presentation of cases

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