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Lower Lid Reconstruction Utilizing Auricular Conchal Chondral-Perichondral Tissue in Patients with Neoplastic Lesions
Joint Authors
Parodi, Pier Camillo
Calligaris, Fabrizio
De Biasio, Fabrizio
De Maglio, Giovanna
Miani, Flavia
Zeppieri, Marco
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To assess surgical outcomes of lower lid reconstruction surgery using auricular conchal tissue.
Methods.
This prospective study included 20 patients that underwent reconstructive lower lid surgery using autologous auricle chondral-perichondral graft tissue.
Auricle tissue was used to provide adequate support and protection with similar conjunctiva tarsal structures on overlying soft tissues in patients with pathologic inferior lid tissue loss requiring reconstructive surgery.
Biopsies with histopathology and cytology analysis were taken after 1 year.
Cytology analysis using CK19 was used to confirm newly formed conjunctiva overlying the graft.
Results.
All patients showed no graft rejection.
Surgical outcomes were generally good, with minimal or no ocular complications.
16 of 20 patients had excellent results, showing good lid symmetry and esthetics, minimal auricular discomfort, patient satisfaction and proper lid function.
Surgical outcomes were highly dependent on proper post-op conjunctiva formation.
All patients were positive for CK19, thus indicating proper conjunctiva tissue formation.
Conclusions.
Lower lid reconstruction surgery using auricular chondral-perichondral conchal tissue is a good alternative in patients with neoplastic lesions.
Autologous chondral-perichondral tissue provides good functional and mechanical support in the reconstructed lid, thus reducing the risks of ectropion and corneal exposure and ensuring a protected ocular surface.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Parodi, Pier Camillo& Calligaris, Fabrizio& De Biasio, Fabrizio& De Maglio, Giovanna& Miani, Flavia& Zeppieri, Marco. 2013. Lower Lid Reconstruction Utilizing Auricular Conchal Chondral-Perichondral Tissue in Patients with Neoplastic Lesions. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005231
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Parodi, Pier Camillo…[et al.]. Lower Lid Reconstruction Utilizing Auricular Conchal Chondral-Perichondral Tissue in Patients with Neoplastic Lesions. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005231
American Medical Association (AMA)
Parodi, Pier Camillo& Calligaris, Fabrizio& De Biasio, Fabrizio& De Maglio, Giovanna& Miani, Flavia& Zeppieri, Marco. Lower Lid Reconstruction Utilizing Auricular Conchal Chondral-Perichondral Tissue in Patients with Neoplastic Lesions. BioMed Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005231
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1005231