Results of Frontalis Suspension Surgery in Eyes with Poor Levator Muscle Function
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Frontalis Suspension Surgery in Upper Eyelid Blepharoptosis
Frontalis suspension is a commonly used surgery that is indicated in patients with blepharoptosis and poor levator muscle function. The surgery is based on connecting the tarsal plate to the eyebrow with various sling materials. Although fascia lata is most commonly used due to its long-lasting effect and low rate of complications, it has several limitations such as difficulty of harvesting, in...
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عنوان ژورنال: Haseki Tıp Bülteni
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1302-0072
DOI: 10.4274/haseki.1864