Total levator aponeurosis resection for primary congenital ptosis with very poor levator function
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Transconjunctival Levator Aponeurosis Advancement without Resection of Müller’s Muscle in Aponeurotic Ptosis Repair
The transconjunctival levator aponeurosis advancement without resection of Müller's muscle enables repair of aponeurotic ptosis without the need for surgical exposure through a skin incision. This technique may be preferred by many patients who are reluctant to undergo ptosis surgery because of the possible skin scar and who do not present with excessive upper eyelid laxity. A successful outcom...
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عنوان ژورنال: Oman Journal of Ophthalmology
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0974-620X
DOI: 10.4103/0974-620x.71886