The use of the epiglottis as an autologous composite graft in eyelid reconstruction

The use of the epiglottis as a composite graft in eyelid reconstruction is presented. Anatomy, histology, and physiology of the epiglottis are discussed. Two cases in which the epiglottis was used in reconstruction of lower eyelid deformities are reported.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery 1993, Vol.9 (3), p.206-211
Hauptverfasser:	ADAMS, J. L, OLSON, N. R, SIDERS, D. B
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Epiglottis - anatomy & histology Epiglottis - physiology Epiglottis - transplantation Eyelids - surgery Humans Male Medical sciences Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgery of the eye and orbit Surgery, Plastic - methods Tissue Donors Transplantation, Autologous
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Zusammenfassung:	The use of the epiglottis as a composite graft in eyelid reconstruction is presented. Anatomy, histology, and physiology of the epiglottis are discussed. Two cases in which the epiglottis was used in reconstruction of lower eyelid deformities are reported.
ISSN:	0740-9303 1537-2677
DOI:	10.1097/00002341-199309000-00007