Publications by authors named "Nieves Alonso Formento"

Purpose: To analyze functional results and complications of the use of autologous fascia lata in frontalis suspension in children under 3 years old and to confirm its technical viability.

Methods: A retrospective review of 8 patients (12 eyes) who underwent frontalis suspension using autologous fascia lata sling.

Results: Twelve eyes of 8 patients were analyzed, with an average age of 1.

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We report the case of a 6-month-old boy with recurrent episodes of acute dacryocystitis from age 3 months to 1 year of age. The cause was determined to be congenital nasolacrimal sac diverticulum, a rare and commonly asymptomatic entity. An isolated diverticulectomy without dacryocystorhinostomy was performed because of lacrimal drainage system patency.

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Purpose: To assess the incidence of postoperative masticatory oscillopsia after orbital decompression, comparing results between isolated lateral wall and balanced or 3-wall orbital decompression.

Methods: An observational retrospective study was performed, involving 161 consecutive patients who underwent orbital decompression between 2008 and 2018. Patients' clinical data were registered, and archives were revised for data compilation.

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Orbital cysts in anophthalmic socket are infrequent. Most of the cysts reported are anterior and the inability to retain a formerly well-fitted prosthesis is the most common symptom. We present a posterior conjunctival cyst developed after a dermo-fat graft reconstruction in an eviscerated socket.

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