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Review
. 2013 Aug;132(2):288e-302e.
doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3182958e6b.

Eyelid reconstruction

Mohammed Alghoul  1 , Salvatore J Pacella, W Thomas McClellan, Mark A Codner
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Review

Eyelid reconstruction

Mohammed Alghoul et al. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013 Aug.

Abstract

Reconstruction of the eyelids after excision of skin cancer can be challenging. Knowledge of surgical eyelid anatomy and appropriate preoperative planning are critical in order to perform eyelid reconstruction and minimize complications and the need for reoperation. The fundamental principle for full-thickness eyelid reconstruction is based on reconstructing the subunits of the eyelid, including the anterior and posterior lamellae as well as the tarsoligamentous sling.

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