Silicone Rod Exposure After Frontalis Suspension Procedure For Blepharoptosis
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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: Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1309-0720,1309-2014
DOI: 10.4328/jcam.980