BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE
To describe a new, simple, and rapid surgical modification
for the treatment of trichiasis.
PATIENTS AND METHODS
In this noncomparative,
prospective, interventional case series, 12
eyelids of 8 consecutive patients suffering from
acquired trichiasis were treated by splitting the eyelid
margin using a radiosurgical technique and then extirpating
the hair follicles. The main outcome measure
was successful resolution of trichiasis without recurrence
during a follow-up period of at least 1 year.
RESULTS
Complete recovery of the trichiatic
eyelashes at the site of the treatment occurred in 10 of
the 12 eyelids treated. There were no complications
during or after healing of the surgical wound during
the follow-up period.
CONCLUSION
Radiosurgery provides a simple
and rapid modification of the surgical treatment for
acquired trichiasis, with good functional results.
[Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2004;35:116-122.]
AUTHORS
From the Goldschleger Eye Institute, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv
University, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel.
Accepted for publication January 12, 2004.
Address reprint requests to Mordechai Rosner, MD, Goldschleger Eye Research
Institute, Sheba Medical Center, 52621 Tel-Hashomer, Israel.
