27 Myogenic Ptosis: Etiology and Management
Book
Editors: Burnstine, Michael A.; Dresner, Steven C.; Samimi, David B.; Merritt, Helen A.
Title: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery of the Upper Face
Subtitle: Eyelid Ptosis, Dematochalasis, and Eyebrow Ptosis
Print ISBN: 9781626239210; Online ISBN: 9781626239227; Book DOI: 10.1055/b-006-149698
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG, Stuttgart
Subjects: Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery;Ophthalmology, Optometry
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Abstract
Myogenic ptosis refers to a process intrinsic to the levator palpebrae superioris muscle, as opposed to its innervation or connective tissue (aponeurosis). This chapter introduces static and progressive forms of myogenic ptosis and an overview of their evaluation and management, with more detailed exploration in the following chapters.