The defects in the eyelids are very varied and have the possibility of compromising 25, 50, 75 or 100 percent of them. They can be superficial or compromise their full thickness. Therefore, there are many techniques to correct each of these defects and vary from a local flap to a full-cheek flap.
What is sought to avoid with this procedure is a sequel called ectropion, in which the lower part of the eye is not covered with the eyelid.
Indications
Patients diagnosed with basal cell cancer in an eyelid.
Anesthesia
The preferred anesthesia is general anesthesia. However, when the defect is minor, it can be done under local anesthesia.
Postoperative
- Generally ambulatory procedure.
- Sometimes requires the placement of a point that holds the eyelids together and should be released after 15 days.
- Eyelid bandages that can last up to 15 days.
- must have patience, since in the immediate postoperative period some degree of ectropion can be seen that will improve with the disappearance of inflammation.
- If a correction procedure is required, it must be done after two months of this first intervention.
