Publications by authors named "Balchev Georgi"

Article Synopsis
  • - Eyelid tumors in children are uncommon and generally non-cancerous.
  • - The process of removing these tumors is crucial and needs to be handled carefully.
  • - Special attention is required for reconstruction after removal due to the patients' young age.
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  • Eyelids are a common location for skin tumors, making up 5-10% of all skin tumors, with surgical treatment focusing on preserving function and appearance.
  • In a study of 450 tumor surgeries, 2.8% had recurrences and 7% had complications, with higher recurrence rates observed at the temporal canthus and for certain types of tumors.
  • The findings suggest that while the recurrence rate is lower than complication rates, the surgical technique chosen significantly affects both recurrence and complication outcomes.
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Purpose: Surgical reconstruction of medially located lower eyelid defects can be challenging. The Hughes procedure, considered the standard for reconstruction in such cases, often falls short in terms of cosmetic outcomes. An alternative approach that combines medial transposition with a tarsal graft and periosteal strip has shown promise.

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Orbital cellulitis is a serious, life-threatening infection, typically in paediatric patients, and its bilateral presentation in adults is atypic. We present an unusual bilateral manifestation of orbital cellulitis and abscess, caused by Enterococci in an adult patient. is an extremely rare cause of orbital inflammation and we found three published case reports only, all of which are unilateral and seen in children.

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Background: The eyelids are a small anatomical structure, yet they contain several histological layers from which benign and malignant tumors can originate. Compared to other parts of the face, the eyelids are often the first place where neoplasms or disease changes are noticed.

Aim: To analyze localization and its predictive malignancy of eyelid tumors over a 10-year period.

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Background: Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a modern, non-invasive technique for examining the posterior segment of the eye in vivo. The quality of images is crucial for the diagnostic process. Despite good image quality and high signal strength, we still obtain images with less relevant diagnostic data, especially in relation to RNFL and GCL thickness in myopic and hyperopic eyes.

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Background: The aim of this report is to describe ocular side effects in patients who received one of the two COVID-19 vaccines - Astra Zeneca or Pfizer-Biontech and to contribute to the common understanding of the COVID-19 vaccination process.

Results: Three patients reactivated underlying herpetic disease and developed uveitis and keratitis. Two of them were vaccinated with Pfizer and one was with Astra Zeneca.

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Facial skin defect reconstruction in medial-canthal area of the lids can be a challenge even when performed by a skilled surgeon. The excision of large tumors in this area leads to significant surgical defects that cannot be repaired by merely closing the wound. The glabellar area provides a source of redundant skin with similar characteristics to that of the medial-canthal lid area.

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