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Trichiasis and Trachoma

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Trachoma is the most common cause of trichiasis and cicatricial entropion worldwide. Tarsal fracture and lid margin rotation is the principal surgical technique used for correction. The transconjunctival approach offers a simple, rapid, and highly effective approach without the need for a skin incision. It is used for both the upper and lower lids.

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  1. Cairo University, Giza, Egypt

    Essam A. El Toukhy

  2. Cairo University, School of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt

    Nadeen El Toukhy

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  1. Cairo University, Dokki, Cario, Egypt

    Essam A. El Toukhy

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El Toukhy, E.A., El Toukhy, N. (2020). Trichiasis and Trachoma. In: El Toukhy, E. (eds) Oculoplastic Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36934-7_14

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