Reconstruction of Upper Eyelid With a Newly Modified Cutler-Beard Technique With Tarsoconjunctival Graf

Reconstruction of Upper Eyelid Defects Secondary to Malignant Tumors With a Newly Modified Cutler-Beard Technique With Tarsoconjunctival Graft

To study the results of a modified Cutler-Beard technique , using a contralateral tarsoconjunctival graft, in patients who underwent excision of large malignant tumors of the upper eyelid

A tarsoconjunctival graft was harvested from the contralateral upper eyelid, with an extra 3 mm of conjunctiva from the superior edge of tarsus and was attached to the upper eyelid defect, differently than previously described.

Functional, cosmetic outcomes and postoperative complications were evaluated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Upper eyelid defect after tumor resection

Exclusion Criteria:

• previous surgery