Botulinum Toxin-A-Induced Protective Ptosis in the Treatment of Lagophthalmos Associated With Facial Paralysis

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Yucel Ö., Arıtürk N.

OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, vol.28, no.4, pp.256-260, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 28 Issue: 4
• Publication Date: 2012
• Doi Number: 10.1097/iop.0b013e31824ee702
• Journal Name: OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.256-260
• Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the protective ptosis created by botulinum neurotoxin type-A in lagophthalmos cases due to peripheral facial paralysis.