J Raina1, J A Foster. 1. Department of Oculoplastics, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44106, USA. Fostej@CESMTP.CCF.ORG
Abstract
PURPOSE: Although lower eyelid entropion can result from many conditions, obesity is not a generally recognized factor. We treated a case of recurrent severe entropion that was a result of morbid obesity in a patient with de Morsier's syndrome. METHODS: The patient underwent surgery on both lower eyelids. RESULTS: The entropion was corrected by advancing the lower eyelid retractors and debulking the subcutaneous tissue in the lower eyelids. CONCLUSIONS: Mechanical entropion can occur as a rare complication of morbid obesity and may respond to surgical procedures that address its cause.
PURPOSE: Although lower eyelid entropion can result from many conditions, obesity is not a generally recognized factor. We treated a case of recurrent severe entropion that was a result of morbid obesity in a patient with de Morsier's syndrome. METHODS: The patient underwent surgery on both lower eyelids. RESULTS: The entropion was corrected by advancing the lower eyelid retractors and debulking the subcutaneous tissue in the lower eyelids. CONCLUSIONS: Mechanical entropion can occur as a rare complication of morbid obesity and may respond to surgical procedures that address its cause.
Authors: Jin-Jhe Wang; Chien-Hsiung Lai; Ting-Yu Kuo; Meng-Hung Lin; Yao-Hsu Yang; Chau-Yin Chen Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-10-07 Impact factor: 4.614