Tarsal switch using an anterior approach to correct severe ptosis.

Roberta Lilian Fernandes de Sousa MeneghimLucieni Barbarini FerrazAlicia F GalindoRajiv KhandekarHortensia Sanchez-TocinoSilvana Schellini

Published in: Archives of plastic surgery (2018)

The tarsal switch procedure through an anterior approach is an effective alternative for correcting severe ptosis, especially neurogenic or acquired myogenic ptosis. This procedure can be performed with minimal risk of ocular surface exposure and provides stable outcomes.

Keyphrases

early onset
minimally invasive
spinal cord injury
skeletal muscle
drug induced
type diabetes
adipose tissue