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  • Title: A simple method for the treatment of cicatricial ectropion and eyelid contraction in patients with periocular burn: vertical V-Y advancement of the eyelid.
    Author: Yeşiloğlu N, Şirinoğlu H, Sarıcı M, Temiz G, Güvercin E.
    Journal: Burns; 2014 Dec; 40(8):1820-1. PubMed ID: 25306087.
    Abstract:
    Lagophthalmos is a critical problem in patients with severe periocular burn causing corneal exposure which may result in corneal ulcers and even loss of vision. Many surgical techniques were described to overcome this problem with different rates of success. This article presents a simple but useful technique involving the V-Y advancement of the eyelid or eyelids in vertical direction for the prevention of cicatricial ectropion and eyelid contraction.
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