Lower-eyelid distractor

An instrument is designed to measure the distractibility or horizontal laxity of the lower eyelid. It gives precise measurement of laxity independent of the examiner. It enables the surgeon to determine when and how much tightening of the lower eyelid is necessary to achieve the desired result in re...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Plastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) 1984, Vol.73 (1), p.137-139
Hauptverfasser:	DON LIU, STASIOR, O. G
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Ectropion - prevention & control Entropion - prevention & control Eyelids - surgery Humans Medical sciences Postoperative Complications - prevention & control Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgery of the eye and orbit Surgery, Plastic - instrumentation Surgical Instruments
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Zusammenfassung:	An instrument is designed to measure the distractibility or horizontal laxity of the lower eyelid. It gives precise measurement of laxity independent of the examiner. It enables the surgeon to determine when and how much tightening of the lower eyelid is necessary to achieve the desired result in repair of entropion or ectropion and in cosmetic blepharoplasty.
ISSN:	0032-1052 1529-4242
DOI:	10.1097/00006534-198401000-00034