[Reconstruction of complex tissue loss of the medial canthus]

Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac. 2005 Nov;106(5):298-301. doi: 10.1016/s0035-1768(05)86044-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The medial canthus is an anatomic and surgical entity. Reconstruction after cancerological resection is complex. The purpose of this article is to report a reconstruction technique for massive loss of tissue of the medial canthus which was applied in 2 patients with 2 years follow-up. Anatomic reconstruction was achieved. Each element of the canthus was restored: skin using Mustardé temporojugal and frontal flaps, conjunctive using a palatine mucosal graft, lacrimal canal using conjuctivo-rhinostomy, the medial canthal ligament using a fascia lata graft and transnasal canthopexia. Both patients developed an ectropion which required revision surgery. At 2 years, the functional outcome is good. Reconstruction allowed adapted social life and the cancer was controlled successfully.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Eyelid Neoplasms / rehabilitation*
  • Eyelid Neoplasms / surgery
  • Eyelids / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Lacrimal Apparatus / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures*
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Transplantation, Autologous