A modification of the lamellar split technique for management of cicatricial entropion

Abstract EN

Aim: Is to evaluate the result of the modified technique in relation to the lamellar split with evertical reposition of anterior lamella technique.

Methods: The new superficial tarsotomy technique with ever ting sutures was used in 21 lids while the original technique was used in 31 lids with cicatricial entropion.

Results: Complete success was obtained in the 21 lids treated with the modified technique, while the original technique gave 80.64% as a complete success and 16.13% as a qualified success (an overall success of 96.8%).

The postoperative complications occurred in 19.1% of cases treated with the modified technique while they occurred in 54.84% treated with the original technique.

Conclusion: The modified technique was found to be more effective, less time consuming & less traumatizing than the original technique and resulted in less postoperative complications.