[Whitnall's ligament suspension technique in ptosis surgery].

Introduction: We report our experience in ptosis surgery using the technique of Whitnall's ligament suspension in congenital ptosis.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study of 20 cases of congenital ptosis treated by the technique of Whitnall's ligament suspension, 8 by the posterior approach and 12 by the anterior approach. Patients were randomized into 3 groups according to upper eyelid levator function.