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Myocutaneous Flaps and Canthopexy for Repair of Severe Cicatricial Ectropion

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Pearls and Pitfalls in Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery

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In selected cases, the particular combination of myocutaneous flaps with canthopexy is an effective technique for repair of severe cicatricial ectropion. It incorporates the well-known benefits of myocutaneous flaps with a canthopexy suspension suture, thereby avoiding some of the potential complications of full-thickness horizontal shortening procedures.

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  1. Sydney Eye Hospital, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia

    James Leong MBBS, MMed (Clinical Associate Lecturer)

  2. Sydney Oculoplastic Surgery, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia

    Raf Ghabrial MBBS, FRANZCO (Senior Lecturer)

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology and Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA

    Morris E. Hartstein MD, FACS (Clinical Associate Professor) (Clinical Associate Professor)

  2. Departments of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA

    John B. Holds MD, FACS (Clinical Professor) (Clinical Professor)

  3. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Eye Institute, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

    Guy G. Massry MD (Director) (Director)

  4. Spalding Dr. Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, Beverly Hills, CA

    Guy G. Massry MD (Director) (Director)

  5. Davidorf Eye Group, West Hills, CA, USA

    Guy G. Massry MD (Director) (Director)

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Leong, J., Ghabrial, R. (2008). Myocutaneous Flaps and Canthopexy for Repair of Severe Cicatricial Ectropion. In: Hartstein, M.E., Holds, J.B., Massry, G.G. (eds) Pearls and Pitfalls in Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-69007-0_172

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