Severe Post Thermal Burn Cicatricial Ectropion with Corneal Ulceration : An Illustrative Case

Authors

  • Basant Raj Sharma Shree Rana Ambika Shah Eye Hospital, Siddharthanagar, Rupandehi, Lumbini, Nepal
  • M Sharma Shree Rana Ambika Shah Eye Hospital, Siddharthanagar, Rupandehi, Lumbini, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.389

Abstract

Management of postburn cicatricial ectroption of the upper lid is always a challenge for the oculoplastic
surgeon, as they are often associated with exposure keratitis and ulceration. Traditionally, split thickness
grafts have been described for upper lid reconstruction and tarsorrhaphies have been discouraged. We
present a case of corneal ulceration associated with postburn cicatricial ectropion presenting 10 years following
the initial trauma. The patient underwent full thickness skin grafting and tarsorrhaphy to release the
ectropion with resolution of corneal ulceration.We believe that full thickness skin grafts and tarsorrhaphy
are effective in correcting upper lid cicatricial ectropion, without functional compromise.

Key Words: Cicatricial ectropion, corneal ulcer, skin graft, tarsorrhaphy

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Published

2005-07-01

How to Cite

Sharma, B. R., & Sharma, M. (2005). Severe Post Thermal Burn Cicatricial Ectropion with Corneal Ulceration : An Illustrative Case. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 44(159). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.389

Issue

Vol. 44 No. 159 (2005)

Section

Case Reports

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