Chinese Journal Of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2017, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (1): 106-108.doi: 10.13418/j.issn.1001-165x.2017.01.022

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To explore a way and efficacy of curing epicanthoplasty by removing a modified triangle skin flap  

FU Fu-ren   

  1. Department of  Plastic  Surgery,  Clinical  Medical  College  of  Putian  University,  Putian  351100,  China
  • Received:2016-08-07 Online:2017-01-25 Published:2017-02-22

Abstract:

Objective To explore a way and effecacy of curing epicanthoplasty by removing a Modified  triangle skin flap. Methods  From May 2010 to 2015, epicanthoplasty was treated by a Modified  triangle skin flap in 168 cases. The △ABC skin flap was removed. Fibrous connective  tissue under skin was separated and  orbicularis oculi muscle was  dissected and  removed.∠BAD and ∠BCD were trimmed to a round shape. The  new point of canthus was formed by suturing A and C. Results After 3 months to 1 year follow-up, all 138 cases received satisfactory  results for suitably exposed lacrimal caruncle and and longer palpebral fissure and  so on. Two eyes were spaced naturally, with  recurrence and slight scars. Conclusion Epicanthoplasty by removing a modified triangle skin flap has such  advances as easy performance, good effect with slight scars, and it is worth  popularization in clinic.

Key words: Modified triangle skin flap, Epicanthus, Epicanthoplasty