Clinical observation of relaxing the external canthus ligment in congenital eyelid defect repair

Objective To repair congenital eyelid defect using relax external canthus ligrnent in eyelid rebuild method,and to evaluate its usage in eyelid functional repair and appearance cosmetic.Methods The external canthus ligment relaxed rebuild method was used in 2 patients with congenital eyelid defect through a level external canthus incision.The upper branch of the external canthus ligment was relaxed,the defect of eyelid was repaired,and the external canthus incision was closed.The follow-up time after surgery was 3-6 months,the eyelid outlook was observed and the open or close eyelid degree was measured. Results Two patients were all repaired perfectly.The close of palpebral fissure was fine,the function of blinking was normal,and the cornea was transparent.Conclusions This surgery can effectively meet the repair for congenital eyelid defect,first-stage surgery with first-stage healing.The operation process is simple.It makes a perfect combination of function and appearance. Key words: Extemal canthus ligment;  Congenital eyelid defect;  Eyelid rebuild