Temporal forehead flap for reconstruction of large partial thickness eyelid defects

Dr. Selvakumar C; Dr. Gunasekaran N.A.; Dr. Sruthi S; Dr. Sridharan M

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2018

Temporal forehead flap for reconstruction of large partial thickness eyelid defects

Dr. Selvakumar C, Dr. Gunasekaran N. A. , Dr. Sruthi S, Dr. Sridharan M

Abstract :

INTRODUCTION

Various options have been suggested for reconstruction of partial thickness eyelid defects including skin grafts and local flaps. In this study we are revisiting the temporal forehead flap for reconstruction of large anterior lamella defects of upper and lower eyelids.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Anterior lamella defects involving more than 50 % of upper or lower eyelids were reconstructed with temporal forehead flap in 10 patients between January 2016 to December 2017 and results observed.

RESULTS:

All flaps survived well. Two patients required secondary thinning of the flap. One patient had eyeow elevation which settled down after six weeks with massaging. No ptosis and no ectropion were observed.

CONCLUSION:

The temporal forehead flap is an excellent choice for reconstruction of large anterior lamella defects of the eyelid.