Functional results and complications of Mersilene mesh use for frontalis suspension ptosis surgery
Open Access
- 1 March 2004
- journal article
- case report
- Published by BMJ in British Journal of Ophthalmology
- Vol. 88 (3), 361-364
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bjo.2002.009951
Abstract
Aims: To assess the functional results and complications of Mersilene (polyester) mesh frontalis sling suspension to correct poor levator function ptosis. Methods: Retrospective case series. 32 eyelids of 20 patients (12 children and eight adults). Results: Follow up 1–69 months (mean 32). Children: eight patients had bilateral and four unilateral surgery (20 eyelids). Good long term functional results were achieved in 73% (8/11 children) and 77% (14/18) eyelids. Two children had early postoperative wound infection requiring removal of mesh in one; the other was lost to follow up following medical treatment. Adults: four patients had bilateral and four unilateral surgery (12 eyelids). Good long term functional results were achieved in 75% (6/8 patients, 9/12 eyelids). One postoperative wound infection and one mesh exposure were treated definitively by surgical excision of mesh. Conclusion: Mersilene mesh provides good functional results but up to 20% of patients have early soft tissue complications. Other materials such as monofilament suture or autogenous fascia lata should be considered.Keywords
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