Repairing Of Eyelid Ectropion Using Temporal Flap Pedicled With Orbicularis Oculi Muscle

Objective: Eyelid ectropion is a commom malformation in plastic surgery.The traditional treatments are not perfect. The temporal flap pedicled with 0rbicularis oculi muscle was first reported by Youshimura in 1991.To probe into the methods and effects of eyelid ectropion repaired by temporal flap pedicled with 0rbicularis oculi muscle .Methods: From 2006.12 to 2007.9 cases with cicatricial eyelid ectropion were repaired by temporal flap pedicled with 0rbicularis oculi muscle. Through the eyelid edge incison,scar contracture was relaxed.According to the area of the deficiency, the flap was designed in the temporal area.The flap transferred to cover eyelid defect with a 180-degree rotation.Results: All the flaps were survived after operation.seven cases were followed up half a year,no one ectropion recurred and the scar at the donor site was neglected.Conclusion:The blood supply of temporal flap pedicled with orbicularis oculi muscle is reliable. The operation get a satisfactory outcome ,both in function and appearance.