Modified Anterior Lamellar Recession for All Grades of Upper Eyelid Trachomatous Cicatricial Entropion
Entropion
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Entropion
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: All patients presented with upper lid trachomatous cicatricial entropion associated with rubbing lashes. Patients having a history of argon laser ablation, electrolysis, epilation, or past unsuccessful surgery were also included Exclusion Criteria: Patients with a follow-up period of fewer than 12 months. Patients with very severe UCE and required posterior lamellar grafts. Patients with etiology other than trachoma. Patients with dysplastic lashes without entropion were excluded
Sites / Locations
- Ehab tharwat
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Modified anterior Lamellar Recession
All patients in this arm underwent a combination of ALR, blepharoplasty, suprasternal fixation, and cauterization or internal bulb extirpation of posteriorly located lashes.