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Medial Canthal Defect: Reconstructive Options

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Medial canthal defects range from congenital problems such as telecanthus and epicanthal folds to large defects resulting from trauma and tumor resection. The medial canthus is a small, yet complex, area that represents the confluence of several anatomic units that affect the structure and function of the ocular and lacrimal apparatus. As a result, the reconstruction of this area requires special attention and skill. The following chapter will provide a focused review of the relevant anatomy and a broad overview of the clinical entities specific to the medial canthus and offer approaches to management of more commonly encountered defects.

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Abbreviations

5-FU:

5-Fluorouracil

BTXA:

Botulinum toxin A

CT:

Computed tomography

MRI:

Magnetic resonance imaging

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA

    Chau Pham & Peter W. MacIntosh

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    Adam J. Cohen

  2. Oculoplastics, Orbital, and Cosmetic Facial Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Madison, WI, USA

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Pham, C., MacIntosh, P.W., Fay, A. (2019). Medial Canthal Defect: Reconstructive Options. In: Cohen, A., Burkat, C. (eds) Oculofacial, Orbital, and Lacrimal Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14092-2_17

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