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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-4 | Issue-02
Management of Lagophthalmus in Hansen’s Disease by Temporalis Muscle Transfer along with Palmaris Longus Tendon
Dr. B. K. Sadangi, Dr. Prangya Panda, Dr. Anil Sahu, Dr. S.P. Nayak, Dr. S.K. Hotta, Dr. Dilip Ku. Pradhan
Published: Feb. 29, 2016 | 60 47
DOI: DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2016.v04i02.053
Pages: 587-589
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Abstract
Loss of eye closure (Lagophthalmus) is a common sequelae of Hansens disease (leprosy) leading to corneal damage and loss of vision. Here two sleeves of Palmaris longus tendon is used along with transfer of temporlis muscle. Post-operative follow up with physiotherapy of eye closing exercises resulted in excellent closure of the eye, thereby avoiding exposure keratitis and its complications.