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Repair of Full Thickness Lower Eyelid Defects

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A range of techniques exist for the repair of full thickness lower eyelid defects. The aim is to restore structure and function of the eyelid. There are many factors to consider including the width and location of the defect. In this chapter, the authors describe a systematic approach to repair full thickness lower eyelid reconstruction according to size and extent of the defect.

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    Lalita Gupta & Peter J. Timoney

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    Mark A. Prendes

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Gupta, L., Prendes, M.A., Timoney, P.J. (2023). Repair of Full Thickness Lower Eyelid Defects. In: Tao, J.P. (eds) Plastic Surgery of the Lower Eyelids . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36175-3_4

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