10.1055/b-0039-171451 8 The Management of Thyroid-Related Eyelid Retraction Abstract “The Management of Thyroid-Related Eyelid Retraction” addresses this phenomenon in Graves’ disease. The appropriate management of this condition depends on an…
10.1055/b-0039-171444 1 Surgical Principles Abstract “Surgical Principles” provides a step-by-step overview of the treatment of the ophthalmic plastic surgery patient, from preoperative patient evaluation through postoperative care. The fundamental principles…
10.1055/b-0039-171446 3 Lower Eyelid Entropion Abstract “Lower Eyelid Entropion” discusses an eyelid malposition in which the lower eyelid margin is turned inward against the eyeball. The keratinized skin of the…
10.1055/b-0039-171447 4 Upper Eyelid Entropion Abstract “Upper Eyelid Entropion” discusses an eyelid malposition in which the upper eyelid margin is turned inward against the eyeball. It can be responsible for…
10.1055/b-0039-171454 11 Management of Malignant Eyelid and Periocular Tumors Abstract “Management of Malignant Eyelid and Periocular Tumors” discusses the many different treatment modalities that have been advocated, by a variety…
10.1055/b-0039-171448 5 Abnormal Eyelashes Abstract “Abnormal Eyelashes” discusses the condition in which eyelashes contact and irritate the eyeball in the absence of eyelid entropion; this is called trichiasis if the…
Treatment of Axillary Hyperhidrosis David L. Larson DEFINITION Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating beyond the normal physiologic response to heat or emotional stimuli. Any such sweating is excessive when it so…
Keystone Flaps Theodore A. Kung Peter Neligan DEFINITION The keystone flap is a versatile fasciocutaneous flap that transfers available soft tissue to an adjacent defect and can be designed anywhere…
Tissue Expansion for Trunk Defects Ibrahim Khansa Jeffrey E. Janis DEFINITION Tissue expansion is the mechanical increase of the surface area of tissue. It relies on two phenomena: Creep: deformation…
Trapezius Muscle Flap Lauren M. Mioton Gregory A. Dumanian DEFINITION The trapezius muscle flap is a reliable option for coverage of the posterior trunk and for defects of the head…
