A clinical observation of external canthus ligament and periosteum for repairing of palpebral defect.

Objective To investigate the efficacy of external canthus ligment and periosteum on repairing of palpebral defect at the time of palpebral tumor removal.Methods External canthus ligment and periosteum were used for repair palpebral defect of 33 cases after the complete removal of the palpelbral tumors under microscope.The skin,muscular layer,external canthus ligament and periosteum were relaxed from orbital bone.The external canthus ligament and periosteum were used for the repair of the defects of tarsal plates.Results Of the 33 cases,31 cases were cured.The functional and aesthetic results were normal.2 cases acquired tangible results.Conclusion The external canthus ligament and periosteum were translated easily.The external ligaments and periosteum were lifeful tissues with blood supplies and no necrosis of tissues after operation.So The external canthus ligament and periosteum can be used for the repairing of palpebral defect at the time of palpebral tumor removal.