purpose : to compare the cosmetic and functional results of frontalis sling procedure using silicone rod with polytetrafluoroethylene (ptose-up) in congenital ptosis with poor levator function (lf) methods : in a prospective randomized study, 90 eyes of 66 patients with congenital ptosis that underwent frontalis suspension surgery [31 patients (18 unilateral, 13 bilateral cases) using a silicon...

PURPOSE To asses the functional results and complications of Mersilene mesh as an alternative to autogenous fascia lata in the management of low function ptosis. METHODS In a randomized clinical trial, 31 eyelids with poor levator function were operated on. In 16 eyelids Mersilene mesh (Group A) and in 15 eyelids autogenous fascia lata were used for frontalis suspension procedure (Group B). ...

The tailgut cyst is a rare congenital malformation. It is a remnant of the postanal part of the hindgut, which normally regresses totally during the embryonic period. Most cases are asymptomatic and are diagnosed by incident as a presacral mass, other cases may present with different and unspecific symptoms.1–5 This case presenting as a prolapse through the anus has, to our knowledge, not been ...

The search for the ideal material to be used in frontalis suspension procedures to correct congenital ptosis has been going on for many years and continues to this day. This makes me believe that perhaps there is no ideal suspensory material other than autogenous fascia lata. To add a little perspective on this problem, I reviewed a publication from 1984 in which, along with my co-editor Leonar...

OBJECTIVES To improve (1) recognition of eyebrow ptosis, asymmetry, or deformity and (2) selection of the appropriate surgical technique based on the patient's underlying etiology. DESIGN Nonrandomized, retrospective study of patients undergoing surgical correction of eyebrow asymmetry. Forty consecutive patients were identified as having asymmetric eyebrow ptosis or deformity. Varying etiolo...

Cranial nerve (CN) lesions are observed due to congenital, infectious, neoplastic formations, migraine and head trauma. Along with the patient's age, clinical findings neuroradiological imaging studies guide diagnosis. A 57-year-old female patient was brought emergency room (ER) by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) a motor vehicle accident. No medical history. She conscious, cooperative orientat...

BACKGROUND The frontalis suspension technique is the surgical method of choice in patients with ptosis and a levator function of 4 mm or less. Several types of materials have been used, including Gore-Tex(®), which has been used successfully as a frontalis sling material since 1986. Recently, a Gore-Tex sheet (wider than a sling or strip) suspension was reported. This paper reports the results ...