AIM To investigate the predictive value of levator function in the outcomes of surgeries using the anterior levator resection technique in patients with aponeurotic blepharoptosis. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 69 eyes of 65 patients who underwent anterior levator resection between 2005 and 2011 in the ophthalmology department of a tertiary care center was performed. Levator function wa...

The aim of this study was to evaluate our 5 year experience in the surgery of umbilical (UH) and epigastric hernias (EH) on an ambulatory basis. Sixty three point seven of UH (88/138) and 68.4% of EH (13/19) could be successfully operated in our ambulatory unit. Morbid obesity, ASA III-IV and insulin dependent diabetes were exclusion criteria. After a preoperative local anesthesia infiltration ...

Calcified aponeurotic fibroma is a rare benign fibroblastic tumor. The lesion has property of local invasion and high recurrence. Because this property, tumor should be accurately diagnosed pre-operatively. We report case 29 years old male, with palpable painful mass on the anterior chest wall near left pectoral region, describes radiographic MR findings. No skin defect was detected but patient...

In efforts to solve blepharochalasis, the problem of droopy eyelids that happens as people age, various surgical methods have been developed and disclosed over the years. Among them, classical upper blepharoplasty, the most fundamental procedure, involves excision of redundant eyelid skin in the upper palpebrae [1-4]. This operation utilizes an approach through the lid crease line of the upper ...

The fascia lata, or deep fascia of the thigh, is a complex anatomic structure that has not been emphasized as a potential source of pelvic and hip pain. This structure represents a broad continuum of fibrous tissue about the buttock, hip, and thigh that receives contributions from the posteriorly located aponeurotic fascia covering the gluteus medius muscle and from the more laterally located i...

Midline hernia is a pathological condition that characterized by protrusion of some internal organs through the holes in aponeurotic plate abdominal raphe.
 The presented analytical study provides information on likely risk factors for formation, assessment which remains relevant today. Besides, authors examine diagnosis and classification midline hernias describe advantages disadvantages ...