Abstract
BackgroundTo investigate the efficacy and predictability of Muller’s muscle-conjunctival resection (MMCR) with different lengths of tarsectomy for the treatment of unilateral mild-to-moderate blepharoptosis.MethodsA retrospective study of patients who underwent MMCR with tarsectomy for unilateral mild-to-moderate blepharoptosis between January 2016 and December 2019 was performed. Individuals with adequate photographic documentation and good levator function were included. Data on age, gender, surgical designs, pre-operative and post-operative marginal reflex distance 1 (MRD1) and tarsal platform show (TPS), and complications were retrieved.ResultsSixty patients underwent 8-mm MMCR with 1- or 2-mm tarsectomy; 53 patients (88.3%) showed postoperative symmetry of MRD1 within 1 mm. The average postoperative improvement in MRD1 was 2.15 ± 0.8 mm. Thirty-two patients received 8-mm MMCR with 1-mm tarsectomy (group 1), and 28 patients underwent 8-mm MMCR with 2-mm tarsectomy (group 2). In group 1, postoperative symmetry rate was 90.6%, and the mean elevation of MRD1 was 1.66 ± 0.6 mm. In group 2, postoperative symmetry rate was 85.7%, and the mean elevation of MRD1 was 2.72 ± 0.6 mm. Both groups showed postoperative symmetry of TPS and significant improvement in eyelid position (p < 0.0001). No postoperative complication was noted, and no secondary surgery was needed.ConclusionsMMCR with tarsectomy was proven to be a safe, rapid, and effective method for patients with mild-to-moderate ptosis. Predictability and symmetry of the outcome were statistically confirmed. We further suggest a 2.1-mm expected MRD1 elevation as a cut point for choosing between 1- or 2-mm tarsectomy.
Highlights
To investigate the efficacy and predictability of Muller’s muscle-conjunctival resection (MMCR) with different lengths of tarsectomy for the treatment of unilateral mild-to-moderate blepharoptosis
We investigated the relationship among tissue resection length, marginal reflex distance 1 (MRD1), tarsal platform show (TPS), and change in MRD1 in individuals undergoing MMCR surgery with different resection lengths of tarsectomy
We investigated the symmetry of the outcome, considering that it is an indicator of success for unilateral ptosis surgery
Summary
To investigate the efficacy and predictability of Muller’s muscle-conjunctival resection (MMCR) with different lengths of tarsectomy for the treatment of unilateral mild-to-moderate blepharoptosis. According to the severity of blepharoptosis and levator muscle function of the patient, there are numerous treatment options that a surgeon can choose for ptosis repair. We investigated the relationship among tissue resection length, marginal reflex distance 1 (MRD1), tarsal platform show (TPS), and change in MRD1 in individuals undergoing MMCR surgery with different resection lengths of tarsectomy. The study aims to determine whether longer tarsus resection length could lead to greater eyelid elevation. This will help us to predict the approximate required tarsus resection length according to the severity of ptosis
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