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Long-term efficacy of 2-0 Prolene brow suspensions for congenital ptosis.

Authors :
Garrott H
Aristodemou P
Sinclair N
Lane C
Harrad R
Garrott, H
Aristodemou, P
Sinclair, N
Lane, C
Harrad, R
Source :
Eye; Jan2010, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p175-177, 3p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

<bold>Aims: </bold>To highlight the long-lasting benefit of 2-0 Prolene brow suspension for congenital ptosis. <bold>Methods: </bold>Retrospective case review of 38 paediatric cases at two centres in the United Kingdom. <bold>Results: </bold>Six cases continue to have a successful functional and cosmetic result ranging from 6 to 10 years. <bold>Conclusions: </bold>Brow suspension with 2-0 Prolene can be long-lasting in some patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0950222X
Volume :
24
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Eye
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
104908262
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.2009.242