Comparison of postoperative eyelid position using fibrin sealant versus suture for wound closure in Müller's muscle-conjunctiva resection ptosis repair.

Background: The purpose of this study was to compare postoperative eyelid position using fibrin sealant versus suture for wound closure in Müller's muscle-conjunctiva resection ptosis repair.

Methods: One hundred ninety-six patients (367 eyelids) who underwent Müller's muscle-conjunctiva resection ptosis repair were divided into two groups: wounds closed with suture and those closed with fibrin sealant. Preoperative and postoperative eyelid measurements were compared statistically using appropriate t tests.

Comparison of fibrin sealant versus suture for wound closure in Müller muscle-conjunctiva resection ptosis repair.

Purpose: To compare fibrin sealant (Tisseel) versus suture for wound closure in Müller muscle-conjunctiva resection ptosis repair.

Methods: The charts of 114 patients (211 eyelids) who had undergone Müller muscle-conjunctiva resection were retrospectively reviewed. Suture versus Tisseel were used for wound closure.

Addition of dermis-fat graft to diminish cable visibility in frontalis suspension for patients with pre-existing deep superior sulci.

Purpose: To propose and demonstrate a technique modification for frontalis suspension to simultaneously address ptosis and diminish abnormalities related to deep superior sulcus defect.

Methods: Six patients underwent simultaneous frontalis suspension and placement of a superior sulcus dermis-fat graft.

Results: Postoperative visibility of the cables, anticipated in patients with deep superior sulci, was prevented in these 6 patients.

Uveal melanoma with massive extrascleral extension via pars plana vitrectomy sites.

A 74-year-old man underwent cataract extraction and 4 months later developed a macula-off retinal detachment. The retinal detachment was repaired via pars plana vitrectomy. Postoperatively, hyphema and dense vitreous hemorrhage developed.

Congenital lacrimal system anomalies mimicking recurrent acute dacryocystitis.

We describe 2 cases of congenital lacrimal system anomalies that mimicked recurrent acute dacryocystitis. Two patients with painful swelling below the medial canthal tendon who were referred for acute dacryocystitis were evaluated clinically with findings suggestive of lacrimal system anomalies. Both patients presented in adulthood and both had a history of recurrent presumed acute dacryocystitis without epiphora.

Long-term results of external dacryocystorhinostomy.

Background And Objective: To evaluate the long-term success following external dacryocystorhinostomy, which is used as a standard in comparing endoscopic or laser techniques.

Patients And Methods: A chart review of 128 patients (150 procedures) undergoing external dacryocystorhinostomy within a 14-year period was undertaken. Patient demographics, symptoms, examination findings, surgical and anesthesia information, postoperative course, and complications were recorded.