Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
. 1986:105 ( Pt 1):84-7.

Brow suspension in the management of ptosis: an analysis of over 100 cases

E G Kemp, C R James, J R Collin
  • PMID: 3459298

Brow suspension in the management of ptosis: an analysis of over 100 cases

E G Kemp et al. Trans Ophthalmol Soc U K (1962). 1986.

Abstract

This study analyses the management of ptosis associated with minimal levator function in 105 cases over an eight-year period. A 96 per cent success rate has been recorded which parallels previous authors' results. Clinical indications and relevant pathology are detailed with early identification and graded operative intervention postulated as suitable management for most cases. The overall success rate depended on the use of autogenous fascia lata, delaying its use until after the age of four, and adopting a bilateral approach whenever possible. Stored fascia lata was used in infants and in certain acquired unilateral cases.

PubMed Disclaimer