Clinical Brief

Sllicone Sling for Ptosis

Authors: PATRICK J. ROWAN MD, GERRY S. HAYES MD

Abstract

ABSTRACT:The history of using brow suspension to correct blepharoptosis is reviewed. The disadvantages of earlier materials are discussed. The use of a silicone band, 0.8 mm in diameter, as the material for brow suspension is proposed. Five stab incisions are used, and the band is passed with the aid of a cerclage needle. A Watzke tube is used for fixation. Results in 12 patients have been very satisfactory.

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