Publications by authors named "Augusto V Cruz"

Introduction: To report our experience with lateral eyelid island flaps for reconstruction of large central and medial full-thickness defects of lower eyelid.

Methods: Retrospective case series of patients with large central and medial full-thickness lower lid defects repaired with medial transposition of the lateral lower lid combined with a temporal myocutaneous flap. Preoperatively the authors collected demographic data, etiology and percentage of the defects.

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Congenital infiltrating lipomatosis of the face is a rare entity that has not been reported in the ophthalmic literature. The authors describe two patients affected by this condition. Diagnosis and management of congenital infiltrating lipomatosis of the face involving the eye adnexa is challenging and the psychological impact on such patients must be considered.

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Purpose: To report a novel intraocular complication of endoscopic sinus surgery.

Methods: Retrospective case report.

Results: A 44-year-old otherwise-healthy man underwent endoscopic right ethmoid sinus surgery and immediately developed loss of vision in his right eye.

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Background And Objectives: Accessory lacrimal gland ductal cyst is a rare clinical entity that has been reported after trauma, infection, or conjunctival inflammation. Trachoma has been postulated as an etiologic factor for this dacryops in Saudis. We studied the prevalence, demographics, clinicopathological features and surgical approach for these lesions.

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Article Synopsis
  • This study examined 11 cases of sino-orbital osteoma, focusing on their clinical presentation and management.
  • The analysis included medical records, radiologic reports, and previous literature to provide a comprehensive overview of the cases, which had a mean follow-up time of 16 months and varied surgical approaches.
  • The findings suggest that while osteomas are common in the paranasal sinuses, their occurrence in the orbit is rare, and successful outcomes can be achieved with both complete removal and partial sculpting based on individual cases.
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