Abstract
Palpebral ectropions are an abnormality of the palpebral position, characterized by an eversion of the eyelid free edge; they may affect both the upper and the lower eyelids. Ectropions may be congenital or acquired. The acquired type encompasses involutional, cicatricial, mechanical, and paralytic ectropions. The pathophysiological mechanisms, often combined, are a tissue slackening responsible for hypotonic ectropions (involutional and paralytic forms), and a tissular retraction responsible for cicatricial ectropions. Whichever the etiology, the treatment is surgical. It necessitates a good semiotic analysis and knowledge of the palpebral anatomy. It consists of two basic techniques that may be combined: restoration of the slackened eyelid tension and stretching of the palpebral retraction.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
