Abstract:AIM:To analyze the clinical results of orbicularis muscle shortening surgery and eyelid skin orbicularis muscle resection for senile entropion.
METHODS: From January 01, 2006 to December 31, 2012, senile patients with lower eyelid were divided into two groups according to different surgical methods. Group A with the orbicularis muscle shortening improved operation in 20 cases(38 eyes), group B used the eyelid skin orbicularis muscle resection in 21 cases(36 eyes). The effects of surgery were followed-up postoperatively.
RESULTS: Patients were followed up for 1-2a, 20 patients(38 eyes)in group A were cured without recurrence; 7 eyes recurred in group B, the recurrence rate was 19%, the recurrence rate after surgery both groups were statistically significant(P<0.05).
CONCLUSION: The effect of orbicularis muscle shortening improved operation for senile entropion is good and stable.
