Complications of fascia lata harvesting for ptosis surgery.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess the morbidity associated with harvesting autogenous fascia lata for brow suspension ptosis surgery. A retrospective study by postal questionnaire of 24 consecutive patients. Early postoperative problems with pain on walking (67%), limping (38%), and wound pain (57%) occurred mostly for less than 1 week. The final cosmetic appearance of the scar caused minor concern in 38% of patients. Fascia lata is the preferred material for permanent ptosis correction when a brow suspension is required. Most of the patients, following fascia lata harvest, experienced some symptoms of leg pain and limping for less than 1 week. The only long term problem was the scar. 38% of patients found the final cosmetic appearance caused minor concern.
Medical subject headings
- Blepharoptosis
- Fascia Lata
- Postoperative Complications