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Total reconstruction of lower eyelid in a post-traumatic patient using modified fricke's cheek flap
Subhabrata Sengupta1, Binayak Baruah1, Suvra Pal2, Isha Preet Tuli1
1 Department of ENT, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Gangtok, Sikkim, India
2 Department of Eye, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Gangtok, Sikkim, India
Correspondence Address:
Subhabrata Sengupta
28/1B, Srimohan Lane, Kolkata - 700 026, West Bengal
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/2006-8808.128749
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Eyelids are very complex structure, reconstruction of which is a challenge to surgeons. Reconstruction of eyelids may be required in a variety of conditions like congenital anomalies, trauma, or postsurgical excision in malignant lesions involving the eyelids. There are numerous ways to reconstruct the eyelids; the best procedure depends on both the skill of the surgeon and the condition of the patient. Fricke' lateral temporal based flap was first described in 1829 for reconstruction of the eyelids and lateral canthal region. This flap had inherent problems regarding cosmetic appearance of the eyebrows. The modified Fricke's flap based on the cheek has the advantage of avoiding such complications. It is very easy and rapid outpatient department (OPD) based procedure with acceptable cosmetic and functional result. It can be done by all ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and head and neck surgeons without any reconstructive training. In this article we are presenting a case of total reconstruction of lower eyelid using the modified Fricke's cheek flap. |
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