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  Česky / Czech version Čes. a slov. Oftal., 59, 2003, No. 5, p. 348 - 351
 
Surgical Repair of Lagophthalmos using Gold Weight 
Zborayová K.1, Juhás T.2, Kovaľ J.1 

1Klinika ORL a foniatrice FNsP UPJŠ, Košice, prednosta doc. MUDr. Juraj Kovaľ, CSc. 2Očná klinika FNsP a LF UPJŠ, Košice, prednosta doc. MUDr. Tomáš Juhás, DrSc.
 


Summary:

       This study concerns the problematics of upper branch of n. VII rehabilitation. Surgical technique is presented which involves implantation of gold weight into the upper eyelid which was used in 17 patients. The study emphasizes importance of oculoplastic surgery which should become an integral part of management of facial nerve paresis.

        Key words: lagoftalmos, oculoplastic surgery, implantation of gold weight
       

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