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. 1977 Jul;12(3):199-202.

The use of the "lateral canthal sling" in ectropion repair

R R Tenzel, F V Buffam, G R Miller
  • PMID: 890590

The use of the "lateral canthal sling" in ectropion repair

R R Tenzel et al. Can J Ophthalmol. 1977 Jul.

Abstract

We describe the use of the "lateral canthal sling" in the treatment of non-cicatrical "senile" ectropion of the lower lid. Combined with a resection of the lower retractors and the hypertrophied palpebral conjunctiva we consider it the treatment of choice for repairing non-cicatrical "marginal" ectropion. We offer a theory of the pathogenesis of the latter.

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