Реконструктивно-пластическая операция при врожденном телекантусе методом z-пластики. Клинический случай

Abstract

Purpose. Evaluation of the effectiveness of Z-plasty according to Limberg on the example of a clinical case of a patient with congenital telecanthus. Material and methods. Patient M., 9 years old, applied to the branch with complaints of overhanging skin folds in the medial corner of the eye. Limberg's Z-plasty was chosen as the method of removing telecanthus, which was the most preferable. The observation period was 8 months with postoperative ophthalmological examination and photodocumentation. Results. Elimination of blepharoptosis, shortening of the distance between the medial ligaments of the eye, elimination of the skin fold in the medial corner of the eye and a slight increase in the distance between the upper and lower eyelids were achieved, which gave the look a more natural anatomical shape. Conclusion. Z-plasty according to Limberg is an effective method of surgical treatment for congenital telecanthus. Keywords: telecanthus, medial eyelid ligament, Z-plasty.