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The Fasanella–Servat Procedure for Ptosis

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The Fasanella–Servat procedure is useful in correcting ptosis of the upper eyelid. It does so by removing conjunctiva, Müller’s muscle, and tarsus using a posterior eyelid approach. A graded algorithm provides a high success rate in patients who have ptosis with good levator muscle function. The surgery is quick and atraumatic and can be used in frail and elderly patients. The surgery can be used to correct upper eyelid contour abnormalities.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    John T. Harvey

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    David A. Weinberg

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Jebodhsingh, K., Oestreicher, J., Harvey, J.T. (2011). The Fasanella–Servat Procedure for Ptosis. In: Cohen, A., Weinberg, D. (eds) Evaluation and Management of Blepharoptosis. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-92855-5_21

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