학술논문
Ptosis: Diagnostic Tips & Surgical Options.
Document Type
Article
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Subject
*BLEPHAROPTOSIS
*MYASTHENIA gravis
*EYELID surgery
*OPHTHALMIC surgery
*TREATMENT of eyelid diseases
*DIAGNOSIS
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ISSN
1081-0226
Abstract
The article provides management, diagnostic tips and surgical operations for congenital blepharoptosis, an abnormally low upper eyelid noted within the first year of life. Differential diagnoses include neurogenic and aponeurotic ptosis, myasthenia gravis and blepharochalasis. Surgical options include frontalis sling, whitnall sling, and levator resection and advancement, as well as modified tarsal resection.