Principles of Periocular Reconstruction following Excision of Cutaneous Malignancy

Reconstruction of periocular defects following excision of cutaneous malignancy can present difficulties for oculofacial and reconstructive surgeons. The intricate anatomy of the eyelids and face requires precise restoration in order to avoid postoperative functional anesthetic concerns. Various rec...

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Main Authors: Scott M. Hayano, Katherine M. Whipple, Bobby S. Korn, Don O. Kikkawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Skin Cancer
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/438502
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description Reconstruction of periocular defects following excision of cutaneous malignancy can present difficulties for oculofacial and reconstructive surgeons. The intricate anatomy of the eyelids and face requires precise restoration in order to avoid postoperative functional anesthetic concerns. Various reconstructive procedures based on common principles, location and size of the defect, can be applied to achieve restoration with the best possible functional and aesthetic outcomes.
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spelling doaj-art-51ab781683b24b669294e942e81d6c5e2025-02-03T05:46:05ZengWileyJournal of Skin Cancer2090-29052090-29132012-01-01201210.1155/2012/438502438502Principles of Periocular Reconstruction following Excision of Cutaneous MalignancyScott M. Hayano0Katherine M. Whipple1Bobby S. Korn2Don O. Kikkawa3Division of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, UCSD Department of Ophthalmology, Shiley Eye Center, 9415 Campus Point Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0946, USADivision of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, UCSD Department of Ophthalmology, Shiley Eye Center, 9415 Campus Point Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0946, USADivision of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, UCSD Department of Ophthalmology, Shiley Eye Center, 9415 Campus Point Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0946, USADivision of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, UCSD Department of Ophthalmology, Shiley Eye Center, 9415 Campus Point Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0946, USAReconstruction of periocular defects following excision of cutaneous malignancy can present difficulties for oculofacial and reconstructive surgeons. The intricate anatomy of the eyelids and face requires precise restoration in order to avoid postoperative functional anesthetic concerns. Various reconstructive procedures based on common principles, location and size of the defect, can be applied to achieve restoration with the best possible functional and aesthetic outcomes.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/438502
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title Principles of Periocular Reconstruction following Excision of Cutaneous Malignancy
title_full Principles of Periocular Reconstruction following Excision of Cutaneous Malignancy
title_fullStr Principles of Periocular Reconstruction following Excision of Cutaneous Malignancy
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