Aim
The aim of the article is to show our experience in the surgical treatment of patients with post-traumatic changes in the normal structure and function of the eyelids, orbit and periorbital region. In addition, it aims to demonstrate a variety of reconstructive techniques and approaches used in patients with these types of injuries.
Materials and Methods
We present 17 patients at an average age of 36 (from 9 to 64 years); 5 females and 12 males who underwent surgical treatment of post-traumatic changes in the eyelids, orbit and periorbital region from March, 2015 to April, 2018.
In fifteen of the presented patients, the changes were post-traumatic (trauma dating back to 15 to 4 days ago). These patients had experienced primary treatment in other hospitals and underwent previous surgical interventions, often more than one. In only two of the 17 patients, the surgical treatment we performed was primary.
In only one of the described cases, the trauma of the eyelids, orbit and periorbital region was associated with bulb damage. In other cases, the injuries involved only the soft tissues.
Depending on the traumatic changes and the area they involve, the patients were divided into four main groups: traumas of the orbit - 2 patients; post-traumatic cicatricial changes of the eyelids - 12 patients (5 with ectropion and 7 with entropion and trichiasis); post-traumatic ptosis -1 patient, and eyelid lacerations with the involvement of lacrimal punctum and canaliculus - 2 patients.
All patients have undergone surgical treatment using a variety of reconstructive techniques and methods. In five of the cases, a second stage surgery was performed: with additional skin graft - 3 patients, reconstruction for eyelid splitting due to the use of Hughes procedure - 1 patient, and postoperative application of hyaluronic acid in a scar - 1 patient.
All patients underwent surgical treatment using a variety of reconstructive techniques. In three cases, a second stage operation was required.
Results
We achieved satisfactory esthetic results in all patients. Postoperatively, the normal position of the eyelids and tissues from the periorbital zone was restored, providing ocular surface protection and reduction of patients' complaints.
Conclusion
Correction of post-traumatic changes is often a challenge for oculoplastic surgeons. It requires the use of various reconstructive techniques demonstrated in our study. Achieving good results, however, is important for the functional and social rehabilitation of patients with such problems.
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