scholarly journals Frontalis Sling Operation using Silicone Rod Compared with Autogenous Fascia Lata for Simple Congenital Ptosis

2014 ◽  
Vol 52 (195) ◽  
pp. 897-901
Author(s):  
Purnima Rajkarnikar Sthapit ◽  
Rohit Saiju ◽  
Ben Limbu

Introduction: To evaluate the cosmetic results and recurrence of unilateral frontalis sling surgery using a silicone rod compared with autogenous fascia lata in cases of simple congenital ptosis. Methods: This is a retrospective comparative study of 59 patients who underwent a frontalis sling operation for congenital ptosis. Patients were divided into two groups according to the sling material used; an autogeneous fascia lata (fl) group (n = 24) and a silicone rod group (sl) (n = 35). Cosmetic results and recurrence rates were compared between these 2 groups. The cosmetic results of the frontalis sling operation were assessed as good, fair, or poor based on the difference between the Margin Reflex Distance of both eyelids and graded as good if the difference in two eyes was ≤1mm and poor if it was 2mm or more. Recurrence was defined as the conversion of the cosmetic result from good or fair to poor category. Results: At postoperative day seven and 30, MRD of both the groups were good but on three months follow-up MRD of silicon rod group dropped, however it was not statistically significant .Lid contour was good in both the groups, however, lid symmetry was poor in two cases of fascia lata at three months follow-up. Repeat surgery for poor outcome was done in 8.6% of cases in silicon rod and 8.3% of fascia lata group. Conclusions: The frontalis sling operation using either a silicone rod or autogenous fascia lata showed equally good cosmetic results and lower recurrence rate at three months follow up.  Keywords: congenital ptosis; fascia lata; frontalis sling surgery; margin reflex distance; silicone rod.  

2003 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Gürdal ◽  
U. Erdener ◽  
M. Orhan ◽  
M. Irkeç

Purpose Either autogenous or allograft fascia lata frontal sling procedures can be used for the treatment of severe ptosis. We retrospectively evaluated the late outcomes of both approaches. Methods Medical records of patients who underwent frontal sling ptosis surgery between 1978 and 2000, with a follow-up of one year or more were included in the study. Success rates and the complications of the surgery for autogenous and allograft fascia lata were recorded. The results were compared statistically. Results Surgeries were performed with 82 autogenous or 43 allograft fascia lata. At last follow-up there were 71 eyes (86.6%) with good, 8 eyes (9.7%) with moderate, 3 eyes (3.7%) with poor results after autogenous fascia lata and 35 (81.4%), 3 (7%) and 5 (11.6%) after the allograft fascia lata frontal sling procedure. There was no significant difference between the two groups. Repeat surgery was carried out on three patients after autogenous and five after allograft fascia lata surgery. Two cases of preseptal cellulitis were observed, one abscess after autogenous and one lagophthalmus after allograft fascia lata sling surgery. All patients had slight edema early after surgery which resolved in a few days. Only one patient developed a hematoma at the site of the leg incision. Conclusions Although the long-term success rate with the autogenous fascia lata is slightly higher and this remains the first choice, allograft fascia lata is a good alternative in patients in whom fascia could not be harvested.


2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lale Kozer Bilgin ◽  
Baris Yeniad

Purpose. To describe the long-term results of frontalis suspension using autogenous fascia lata in children with congenital ptosis under 3 years old. Methods. Forty three-eyes of 35 patients were enrolled in the study. Frontalis suspension using autogenous fascia lata was performed in all patients. The postoperative eyelid level, ptosis recurrence, visual acuity, and cosmetic results were evaluated. Results. The mean age of the patients was months (7–36 months). The mean follow-up time was months (14–95 months). All patients had good (ptosis  mm) or moderate (2-3 mm ptosis) eyelid level after the operation. All patients achieved satisfactory cosmetic results. Succesfull harvesting was performed in all cases and no additional materials or surgical manipulation were needed during the surgery. Conclusion. Frontalis suspension using autogenous fascia lata can be used in children under 3 years old without harvesting problems. Surgical experience and good knowledge of anatomy are important factors for successful results after the surgery.


Author(s):  
Uzma Choudhary ◽  
Shweta Sharma

ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the results after frontalis sling surgery in congenital unilateral ptosis. Methods: This was a prospective study which included 27 eyes of patients with congenital unilateral ptosis and fair to poor levator action (<8mm). A complete examination was performed including palpebral fissure height and width, lid-crease distance, margin reflex distance 1 (MRD 1) and margin reflex distance 2 (MRD 2), levator function. Fox pentagon technique was employed using silicon rod. Follow up was done at 2 weeks and at 3 months and based on the criteria recommended by Tarbet et al, the ptosis correction was catergorized into: ‘excellent’ if MRD1 measured more than 2mm or the difference in MRD1 between two eyelids was equal to or less than 1 mm, ‘good’ if MRD1 ranged from 1 to 2mm or if asymmetry was 1.5 to 2mm, and ‘poor’ if MRD1 measured less than 1 mm or if asymmetry was greater than 2mm in primary position of gaze. Results: A total of 27 eyelids of 27 patients underwent frontalis sling surgery with silicon rod. The correction was excellent in 20 patients (74%) on both first and second follow-up visits, shown in fig1. It was good in 5 patients (19%) and poor in 2 patients (7%) based on the above mentioned criteria. Lagophthalmos was present in all patients postoperatively which improved with time. Conclusion: This study shows that surgical repair using silicone sling is a safe and effective method of correcting congenital ptosis with poor to fair levator function.


2021 ◽  
Vol 162 (18) ◽  
pp. 705-711
Author(s):  
Zsuzsanna Antus ◽  
Olga Lukáts ◽  
Irén Szalai ◽  
Zoltán Zsolt Nagy ◽  
Nóra Szentmáry

Összefoglaló. Bevezetés: Szemhéjcsüngésnek (ptosis vagy blepharoptosis) nevezzük azt az állapotot, amikor a felső szemhéj abnormálisan alacsony pozícióban van. A szemhéjcsüngésnek lehetnek veleszületett és szerzett formái. Célkitűzés: Célunk volt bemutatni a szemhéjemelő izom (levator) – veleszületett szemhéjcsüngés korrekciója céljából végzett – kötőhártya felőli redőzésének eredményeit retrospektív módszerrel. Módszer: 20 beteg 22 szemhéján végeztük el a műtétet (átlagéletkor: 19,4 ± 9,9 év, férfi: 12 [60%], nő: 8 [40%]). Beválasztási kritérium volt a közepes (5–8 mm) vagy jó (9 mm felett) levatorfunkció. Kizártuk a korábban szemhéjkorrekciós műtéten átesett és a 3 hónapnál rövidebb követési idővel rendelkező betegeket. A műtét előtt megmértük a levatorfunkciót és a margó–reflex-távolságot. A műtét után megmértük a margó–reflex-távolságot, a szemhéjak magassága közti aszimmetria mértékét, és elemeztük a szemhéj posztoperatív kontúrját. Eredmények: A preoperatív levatorfunkció 10,6 ± 3,0 mm, a preoperatív margó–reflex-távolság 1,8 ± 0,8 mm volt. A 7,8 ± 7,2 hónap átlagos követési idő alatt a posztoperatív margó–reflex-távolság 3,2 ± 0,8 mm volt. A preoperatív és a posztoperatív margó–reflex-távolság különbsége nem tért el szignifikánsan a sikeres és a sikertelen műtétek között (p = 0,523). A szemhéjak magassága közti aszimmetria mértéke 3 betegnél haladta meg az 1 mm-t. A szemhéj posztoperatív kontúrja minden esetben megfelelő volt. A műtét összességében 86,4%-ban (19/22) volt sikeres. A helyi érzéstelenítésben és altatásban végzett műtétek közt nem találtunk szignifikáns különbséget a sikeresség tekintetében (p = 0,227). Következtetés: Tanulmányunk alapján az elvégzett műtéteink eredményessége a nemzetközi irodalomban közöltekhez hasonló volt. A veleszületett szemhéjcsüngés korrekciójára a kötőhártya felőli levatorredőzés megfelelő kezelési mód közepes vagy annál jobb levatorfunkció esetén. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(18): 705–711. Summary. Introduction: Droopy eyelid (ptosis or blepharoptosis) is defined through abnormally low upper eyelid position. Ptosis can be classified as congenital or acquired. Objective: Our purpose was to report the results of posterior approach levator plication for congenital ptosis in a retrospective review. Method: 22 eyelids of 20 patients were included in this study (age: 19.4 ± 9.9 years, male: 12 [60%], female: 8 [40%]). The inclusion criteria were moderate (5–8 mm) or good (more than 9 mm) levator function. Patients with postoperative follow-up time shorter than 3 months and those who underwent previous eyelid surgery were excluded. The data collected included preoperative levator function and margin reflex distance, postoperative margin reflex distance, inter-eyelid height asymmetry and postoperative eyelid contour. Results: Preoperative levator function was 10.6 ± 3.0 mm, preoperative margin reflex distance was 1.8 ± 0.8 mm. During 7.8 ± 7.2 months postoperative follow-up, postoperative margin reflex distance was 3.2 ± 0.8 mm. The difference between preoperative and postoperative margin reflex distance was not significant (p = 0.523) in the group of successful operations compared with unsuccessful operations. Inter-eyelid height asymmetry was more than 1 mm in 3 cases. Satisfactory postoperative eyelid contour was achieved in all cases. Overall success rate was 86.4% (19/22). Surgical success did not differ significantly between surgeries in local or general anaesthesia (p = 0.227). Conclusion: Our study shows an overall success rate of the procedures comparable to those in international publications. Posterior approach levator plication for congenital ptosis with moderate or better levator function seems to be a suitable treatment method. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(18): 705–711.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. OT05-OT08
Author(s):  
Jyoti Dhaka ◽  
Ashok Kumar Grover

Background: To compare the surgical outcome of unilateral silicone sling with bilateral fascia latafrontalis suspension surgery for severe unilateral congenital ptosis.Subjects and Methods:This prospective, interventional and comparative study examined 30 patients of severe unilateral congenital ptosis. 30 patients were divided in to 2 groups, group 1 included 15 patients who underwent unilateral silicone sling frontalis suspension surgery and group 2 included 15 patients who underwent contralateral levator excision with bilateral fascia latafrontalis sling surgery.Results:Mean improvement in MRD1 after surgery in group 1 who underwent unilateral silicone sling surgery was 3.9+1.18 mm and in group 2 who underwent bilateral fascia lata it was 4.9+0.89 mm (p value 0.0001). Excellent results (difference of lid height <1 mm) were seen in 93.3% patients who underwent bilateral fascia latafrontalis sling while in 73.3% patients of unilateral silicone sling. All patients who underwent bilateral fascia lata showed excellent lid crease (symmetric without obliteration) and 80% of the patients who underwent unilateral silicone sling surgery (p value 0.032).Conclusion: Functional and cosmetic outcomes regarding MRD1, symmetry of lid height, lid crease were noted better in group 2 patients who underwent contralateral levator excision with bilateral fascia latafrontalis suspension surgery as compared to group 1 patients who underwent unilateral silicone sling surgery.


Neurosurgery ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 85 (6) ◽  
pp. E1030-E1036 ◽  
Author(s):  
William T Burke ◽  
David L Penn ◽  
Caroline S Repetti ◽  
Sherry Iuliano ◽  
Edward R Laws

Abstract BACKGROUND Transspheniodal surgery (TSS) for Cushing disease (CD) is considered the first-line treatment; however, reported recurrence rates are high. OBJECTIVE To systemically review indications and outcomes for repeat TSS in recurrent CD. METHODS Retrospective review of patients undergoing TSS from 2008 to 2018 was performed. Patients undergoing repeat TSS for clinical and/or biochemically recurrent CD with follow-up at least 12 mo postoperatively were included. These data were analyzed in our “current cohort” and combined with our previously published data in a “combined cohort.” RESULTS The current cohort of patients undergoing operations from 2008 to 2018 with repeat surgery following a prior operation included 15 patients. Pathology at the time of first operation was positive for adrenocortiotrophic hormone (ACTH) adenoma in 13/15 (86.7%) and 9/15 (60%) had evidence of recurrence after a previous surgical procedure on preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Remission was achieved immediately postoperatively in 13/15 (86.7%). Over an average follow-up of 34.7 mo (range: 12-116), 11/15 (68.8%) achieved persistent remission. When combined with the historical cohort that underwent an operation during 1992−2006, 44/51 (86.3%) patients had a prior operation demonstrating ACTH adenoma and 35/51 (68.6%) had evidence of recurrent disease on preoperative MRI. Thirty-five (68.6%) patients went into remission immediately postoperatively. Thirty one (60.8%) had continued remission at most recent reported follow-up. CONCLUSION Recurrent CD can be a therapeutic challenge; however, these data demonstrate that in many patients repeat surgery can be an effective and safe next step prior to radiation or medical therapy.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 2473011420S0022
Author(s):  
Sara H. Galli ◽  
Nick Johnson ◽  
W. Hodges Davis ◽  
Robert B. Anderson ◽  
Carroll P. Jones ◽  
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Category: Bunion; Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Treatment for symptomatic hallux valgus encompasses a spectrum of surgical options to appropriately address the degree of deformity. The modified Lapidus has emerged as a powerful surgical option to address moderate to severe deformity as well as hallux valgus with 1st ray hypermobility. Unlike metatarsal osteotomies, the literature is lacking in clinical and radiographic outcomes. Previous retrospective series have reported recurrence rates less than 15%, but our experience found a higher recurrence rate. We aimed to evaluate the effect of radiographic recurrence on patient reported outcome measures and satisfaction. Methods: After obtaining institutional board review approval, patients were identified by procedural billing codes from 2012- 2016. Only primary Lapidus surgeries were included. All patients were contacted and invited to return to obtain patient reported outcome scores (AOFAS, FAAM) and assess satisfaction. HVA>=20 at final follow-up was used to define recurrence. Data was analyzed utilizing statistical analysis software (SAS v9.4).328 surgeries were identified with 255 eligible and contacted for follow-up. 77 surveys were completed in person and 50 were completed over the phone or via email with total response rate of 50%. Results: Average follow-up was 59 months. 38% had radiographic recurrence (48/127), 24% perceived recurrence (30/125), and 9.5% had reoperation for recurrence (12/126). AOFAS scores were lower with radiographic recurrence (p=0.01) and perceived recurrence (p=0.003). FAAM-ADL scores were not different in radiographic recurrence (p=0.79) but were lower in perceived recurrence (p=0.001). Overall, satisfaction was good-excellent in 74% and fair-poor in 26%. For radiographic (p=0.03) and perceived recurrence (p<0.0001), there was lower satisfaction reported. 78% would repeat surgery. Decision to repeat surgery was not different for radiographic recurrence with 81% without vs 74% with recurrence (p=0.37) saying they would have surgery again. However, it was different for perceived recurrence with 84% without vs 59% with recurrence saying they would have surgery again (p=0.01). Conclusion: Despite a high radiographic recurrence rate (38%), only a portion perceived a recurrence (24%) and an even smaller proportion (9.5%) had a reoperation for the recurrence. Nonetheless, these results suggest radiographic and clinical outcomes are not as high as previously reported for the modified Lapidus procedure.


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