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Lateral Canthal Surgery

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The lateral canthus is a complex region that requires a deep understanding of its structure and physiology for safe and effective oculofacial surgery. Aging, prior surgery, infection, neoplasm, and trauma are just some of the ways the lateral canthus can be altered. In this highly visible area, surgeries involving the lateral canthus impact function and appearance. Below, we detail the anatomy of the lateral canthus, preoperative considerations, and lateral canthal surgical techniques.

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  1. Division of Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital Surgery, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, Irvine, CA, USA

    Seanna R. Grob, Jordan R. Conger & Jeremiah Tao

  2. Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine, CA, USA

    Seanna R. Grob, Jordan R. Conger & Jeremiah Tao

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  1. Eyelid and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and MediSpa, Diseases and Surgery of the Orbit & Lacrimal System Neuro-ophthalmology, Glenview/Chicago, IL, USA

    Adam J. Cohen

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

    Cat Nguyen Burkat

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Grob, S.R., Conger, J.R., Tao, J. (2019). Lateral Canthal Surgery. In: Cohen, A., Burkat, C. (eds) Oculofacial, Orbital, and Lacrimal Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14092-2_28

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