High Versus Low Concentration Botulinum Toxin A for Benign Essential Blepharospasm: Does Dilution Make a Difference? Boyle, Michael H.; McGwin, Gerald Jr; Flanagan, Courtney E.; More Boyle, Michael H.; McGwin, Gerald Jr; Flanagan, Courtney E.; Vicinanzo, Matthew G.; Long, John A. Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):81-84, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Concentrated botulinum toxin A causes less pain on injection when compared with dilute botulinum toxin A for the treatment of benign essential blepharospasm. Buy
Full-Thickness Eyelid Resection in the Treatment of Secondary Ptosis Bassin, Roger E.; Putterman, Allen M. Bassin, Roger E.; Putterman, Allen M. Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):85-89, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The authors describe horizontal full-thickness eyelid resection for the treatment of refractory ptosis. Buy
Upper Eyelid Ptosis Surgery Using a Preparatory Ocular Prosthesis Mombaerts, Ilse; Groet, Erica Mombaerts, Ilse; Groet, Erica Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):90-93, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Upper eyelid ptosis with an ocular prothesis can be successfully corrected surgically using a prosthesis shaped to vertically align the pupils. Buy
Addition of Dermis-Fat Graft to Diminish Cable Visibility in Frontalis Suspension for Patients With Pre-Existing Deep Superior Sulci Proffer, Paul L.; Czyz, Craig N.; Cahill, Kenneth V.; More Proffer, Paul L.; Czyz, Craig N.; Cahill, Kenneth V.; Kavanagh, Marsha C.; Everman, Kelly R.; Burns, John A.; Foster, Jill A. Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):94-98, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Dermis-fat grafting may be added to improved cosmesis after frontalis suspension in patients at risk for postoperative cable visibility. Buy
Comparison of Fibrin Sealant Versus Suture for Wound Closure in Müller Muscle-Conjunctiva Resection Ptosis Repair Kavanagh, Marsha C.; Ohr, Matthew P.; Czyz, Craig N.; More Kavanagh, Marsha C.; Ohr, Matthew P.; Czyz, Craig N.; Cahill, Kenneth V.; Perry, Julian D.; Holck, David E. E.; Foster, Jill A. Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):99-102, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Use of fibrin sealant for wound closure in Mu"ller muscle-conjunctiva resection ptosis repair offers comparable results to suture with respect to eyelid height and position, with a decreased rate of postoperative complications. Buy
Clinical Characterization and Blepharoptosis Surgery Outcomes in Hispanic New Mexicans With Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy Allen, Richard C.; Jaramillo, Jason; Black, Randy; More Allen, Richard C.; Jaramillo, Jason; Black, Randy; Sandoval, Dennis; Morrison, Leslie; Qualls, Clifford; Carter, Keith D.; Nerad, Jeffrey A. Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):103-108, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Blepharoptosis in Hispanic New Mexicans with oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy is a symmetrical, progressive process that affects men and women similarly, and can be effectively treated with primary frontalis suspension. Buy
Infection Rates in Outpatient Eyelid Surgery Lee, Edward W.; Holtebeck, Aaron C.; Harrison, Andrew R. Lee, Edward W.; Holtebeck, Aaron C.; Harrison, Andrew R. Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):109-110, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The surgical database at the Phillips Eye Institute in Minneapolis, MN was used to determine the rate of infection in outpatient eyelid surgery. Buy
Selective Embolization and Resection of a Large Noninvoluting Congenital Hemangioma of the Lower Eyelid Ooi, Kenneth G.-J.; Wenderoth, Jason D.; Francis, Ian C.; More Ooi, Kenneth G.-J.; Wenderoth, Jason D.; Francis, Ian C.; Wilcsek, Geoffrey A. Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):111-114, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Preoperative selective embolization aids resection of large, highly vascular noninvoluting congenital hemangiomas of the eyelid. Buy
Photodynamic Therapy Using Methyl Aminolevulinate Acid in Eyelid Basal Cell Carcinoma: A 5-Year Follow-up Study Puccioni, Marco; Santoro, Nicola; Giansanti, Fabrizio; More Puccioni, Marco; Santoro, Nicola; Giansanti, Fabrizio; Ucci, Francesca; Rossi, Riccardo; Lotti, Torello; Menchini, Ugo Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):115-118, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The authors’ 5-year follow-up results suggest that methyl aminolavulinate photodynamic therapy is an alternative to conventional therapeutic approaches for the treatment of eyelid basal cell carcinoma in selected patients. Buy
Use of Lorenz Titanium Implants in Orbital Fracture Repair Chang, Shu-Hong; Custer, Philip L.; Mohadjer, Yasaman; More Chang, Shu-Hong; Custer, Philip L.; Mohadjer, Yasaman; Scott, Evan Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):119-122, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The Lorenz titanium orbital implant, which is thinner and easier to manipulate than traditional titanium mesh, offers similar safety and efficacy profiles as other widely accepted alloplastic implants. Buy
Hess Area Ratio and Diplopia: Evaluation of 30 Patients Undergoing Surgical Repair for Orbital Blow-Out Fracture Grenga, Pier Luigi; Reale, Gabriele; Cofone, Carmela; More Grenga, Pier Luigi; Reale, Gabriele; Cofone, Carmela; Meduri, Alessandro; Ceruti, Piero; Grenga, Roberto Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):123-125, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: The Hess area ratio, a method of converting the graphic representation of data from a Hess chart into a numerical value, is effective in predicting postoperative diplopia in patients with orbital blow-out fractures. Buy
Visual Outcomes in Patients With Paranasal Mucoceles Loo, Jing-Liang; Looi, Audrey Lee-Geok; Seah, Lay-Leng Loo, Jing-Liang; Looi, Audrey Lee-Geok; Seah, Lay-Leng Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):126-129, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Besides sphenoidal and Onodi cell mucoceles, fronto-ethmoidal mucoceles and pyeloceles in any location can cause vision loss. Buy
Enucleation With Hydroxyapatite Implantation Versus Evisceration Plus Scleral Quadrisection and Alloplastic Implantation Tari, Ali Sadeghi; Malihi, Mehrdad; Kasaee, Abolfazl; More Tari, Ali Sadeghi; Malihi, Mehrdad; Kasaee, Abolfazl; Tabatabaie, Syed Ziaeddin; Hamzedust, Khalil; Musavi, Mir Farnood; Rajabi, Mohammad Taher Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):130-133, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: In patients who are candidates for enucleation with hydroxyapatite implantation, evisceration with scleral quadrisection and alloplastic sphere implantation provides improved implant motility compared with enucleation. Buy
Rectangular 3-snip Punctoplasty Outcomes: Preservation of the Lacrimal Pump in Punctoplasty Surgery Chak, Melanie; Irvine, Fiona Chak, Melanie; Irvine, Fiona Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):134-135, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Rectangular punctoplasty is a simple, safe, and quick procedure that maintains normal anatomy and physiology of the canalicular system and should be considered as a less destructive alternative to the traditional triangular punctoplasty. Buy
Normalization of Conjunctival Flora After Dacryocystorhinostomy Owji, Naser; Khalili, Mohammad R. Owji, Naser; Khalili, Mohammad R. Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):136-138, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Normalization of conjunctival flora may take 3 to 8 weeks after dacryocystorhinostomy. Buy
Hypotony Maculopathy After Eyelid Massage for Overcorrected Blepharoptosis Nguyen, Virginia T.; Hwang, Thomas N.; Alvarado, Jorge A.; More Nguyen, Virginia T.; Hwang, Thomas N.; Alvarado, Jorge A.; McCulley, Timothy J. Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):139-140, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Frontalis Suspension Sling Using Palmaris Longus Tendon in Chronic Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia Salvi, Sachin M.; Currie, Zanna I. Salvi, Sachin M.; Currie, Zanna I. Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):140-141, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Parotid Tumor Presenting With Hemifacial Spasm Behbehani, Raed; Hussain, Abdulmohsen E.; Hussain, Ali N. Behbehani, Raed; Hussain, Abdulmohsen E.; Hussain, Ali N. Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):141-142, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Myeloma of the Eyelid: A Rare Necrotizing Lesion Kim, Kuk-Hyoe; Woo, Kyung In; Kim, Yoon-Duck Kim, Kuk-Hyoe; Woo, Kyung In; Kim, Yoon-Duck Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):142-144, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Darier Disease Mimicking Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Eyelid Russell, David J.; Dutton, Jonathan J.; Fowler, Amy M. Russell, David J.; Dutton, Jonathan J.; Fowler, Amy M. Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):144-146, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Tarsal Dermoid Cyst: Clinical Presentation and Treatment Koreen, Irina V.; Kahana, Alon; Gausas, Roberta E.; More Koreen, Irina V.; Kahana, Alon; Gausas, Roberta E.; Potter, Heather D.; Lemke, Bradley N.; Elner, Victor M. Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):146-147, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Steatocystoma Simplex of the Eyelid Procianoy, Fernando; Golbert, Marcelo B.; Golbspan, Liane; More Procianoy, Fernando; Golbert, Marcelo B.; Golbspan, Liane; Duro, Kauê M.; Bocaccio, Francisco J. L. Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):147-148, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Conjunctival Edema and Distichiasis in Association With Congenital Lymphedema of the Lower Legs Ramasubramanian, Aparna; Shields, Carol L.; Palamar, Melis; More Ramasubramanian, Aparna; Shields, Carol L.; Palamar, Melis; Rousta, Sepideh T.; Shields, Jerry A. Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):148-150, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Foreign Body After Pterygium Surgery Simulating an Epibulbar Tumor Marback, Patrícia M. F.; Marback, Eduardo F.; Marback, Roberto L. Marback, Patrícia M. F.; Marback, Eduardo F.; Marback, Roberto L. Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):150-152, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Bilateral Dacryoadenitis: A New Addition to the Spectrum of Reactive Arthritis? Madge, Simon N.; James, Craig; Selva, Dinesh Madge, Simon N.; James, Craig; Selva, Dinesh Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):152-153, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Primary Orbital Leiomyosarcoma Yeniad, Baris; Tuncer, Samuray; Peksayar, Gonul; More Yeniad, Baris; Tuncer, Samuray; Peksayar, Gonul; Mete, Ozgur; Minareci, Ozenc Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):154-155, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Frontal Sinus Osteoma Presenting With Orbital Emphysema Jack, Loren S.; Smith, Timothy L.; Ng, John D. Jack, Loren S.; Smith, Timothy L.; Ng, John D. Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):155-157, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Adult Orbital Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis With Frontal Bone Involvement Sokol, Jason A.; Kazim, Michael; Kelly, Kara M.; More Sokol, Jason A.; Kazim, Michael; Kelly, Kara M.; Lantos, George; Leung, Loh-Shan; Baron, Edward Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):157-158, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Repair of Isolated Abortive Cryptophthalmos With Lower Eyelid Switch Flap and Amniotic Membrane Graft Fung, Adrian T.; Martin, Peter; Petsoglou, Con; More Fung, Adrian T.; Martin, Peter; Petsoglou, Con; Kourt, Georgina Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):158-161, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Optic Nerve and Chiasmal Germinoma Rath, Suryasnata; Vemuganti, Geeta K.; Biswas, Ghanashyam; More Rath, Suryasnata; Vemuganti, Geeta K.; Biswas, Ghanashyam; Mod, Hemendra Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):161-163, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Successful Treatment of Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Secondary to Fibrous Dysplasia by External Dacryocystorhinostomy With Mitomycin C Tambe, Katya; Vydianath, Sanjay R.; Mudhar, Hardeep S.; More Tambe, Katya; Vydianath, Sanjay R.; Mudhar, Hardeep S.; Sandramouli, Soupramanien Less Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 25(2):164-165, March-April 2009. Abstract Abstract Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy