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Facial Plast Surg 2007; 23(3): 200-202
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-984560
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-984560
The Lateral Tarsal Strip: Illustrated Pearls
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Publication History
Publication Date:
10 August 2007 (online)
ABSTRACT
The lateral tarsal strip is a mainstay procedure of oculoplastic surgery. The technique is easy to conceive but difficult to master. Awareness of its many indications and its limitations along with a working knowledge of its proper execution is necessary.
KEYWORDS
Lateral tarsal strip - lateral canthoplasty - ectropion repair - entropion repair
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