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Paired horizontal advancement flaps for the closure of lower eyelid defects

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We report a simple technique for the reconstruction of lower eyelid using paired horizontal advancement flaps. It is suitable for defects upto 2 cm squared and not involving the eyelid margin. The technique has been performed on 21 patients over four years with excellent cosmetic results. The methods and results are described.

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  1. Department of Plastic Surgery, North Staffordshire Hospital Trust, New Surgical and Paediatric Development, City General Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG, Staffordshire, UK

    N. Collis & P. M. Davison

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  1. N. Collis
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Collis, N., Davison, P.M. Paired horizontal advancement flaps for the closure of lower eyelid defects. Eur J Plast Surg 20, 310–311 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01387858

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