Surgery of the eyelids, lacrimal system, and orbit
By: Edited by Michael T. Yen, MD
Contributors: American Academy of Ophthalmology
Edition: Second edition.
Series: Ophthalmology monographs -- 8; Ophthalmology monographs -- 8.
Publisher: Oxford University Press in cooperation with the American Academy of Ophthalmology; Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 507
ISBN-13: 9780195340211
Subjects: Eyelids; Eye Diseases; Methods; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; Surgery; Orbit; Lacrimal Apparatus
Work titles: Surgery of the eyelid, orbit, and lacrimal system
Description: Second edition is a richly illustrated text of oculofacial plastic surgery, with contributions from over 50 nationally and internationally recognized expert authors. Extensively updated from the first edition, this comprehensive text details the evaluation and surgical management of conditions ranging from basic functional eyelid malpositions to complex aesthetic facial reconstructions. It is an excellent resource for those in training as well as seasoned practitioners wanting to be updated on the newest techniques in eyelid, lacrimal, and orbital surgery. The added section in aesthetic surgery includes both surgical and nonsurgical techniques for facial rejuvenation such as botulinum toxin injections, facial fillers, and chemical and laser resurfacing. With over 350 figures, the reader will be able to gain an in-depth understanding and step-by-step instruction of basic and advanced oculofacial plastic surgical procedures.^

The recognized expert contributing authors provide readers with trusted insight into new and advanced surgical techniques. The text is intuitively organized into functional sections including eyelid malpositions, eyelid reconstruction, lacrimal surgery, orbital surgery, and aesthetic facial surgery.^

Topics include eyelid lacerations and acute adnexal trauma, clinical presentation of eyelid lesions, management of periocular neoplasms, reconstruction of the lower eyelid, reconstruction of the upper eyelid, reconstruction of canthal defects, management of entropion and trichiasis, management of ectropion and floppy eyelids, management of blepharoptosis, management of eyelid retraction, management of blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm, management of facial palsy, evaluation of the lacrimal system, management of pediatric nasolacrimal duct obstruction, surgery of the lacrimal system, orbital and periorbital fracture, evaluation & spectrum of orbital disease, surgical exploration of the orbit, surgical decompression of the orbit, optic nerve sheath decompression, management of orbital cellulitis, enucleation and evisceration, orbital Exenteration, complications of the anophthalmic socket, rejuvenation of the forehead and eyebrows, upper eyelid blepharoplasty,^

lower eyelid and midfacial rejuvenation, chemical and laser resurfacing of the eyelids and face, botulinum toxin injections for facial rhytids, soft tissue fillers for facial aesthetics, and face-lifting techniques.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.