Hughes flap in the management of lower lid retraction

ABSTRACT Purpose We present a retrospective case series on the use of Hughes flap in managing acquired cicatricial lower lid retraction. Methods This was a multicentre, retrospective case series. Data was collected from medical records across different sites within Australia (Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney) and New Zealand (Hamilton). Results Fourteen patients were identified. The aetiology of cicatricial lower lid retraction included previous lid lesion excision and reconstruction, eyelid trauma, orbital fracture repair, orbital radiotherapy, and lateral canthal dystopia from previous lid surgeries. 4/14 (29%) cases had undergone other surgery to correct the retraction prior to the Hughes flap. Pre-operative lagophthalmos due to lower lid retraction was noted in 11/14 (79%) cases with a median 2 mm (range: 1–5 mm). Exposure keratopathy was present in 7/14 (50%) cases. There were no peri-operative complications during Hughes flap reconstruction. One patient had post-operative upper eyelid retraction that did not require any further intervention. One patient had persistent lagophthalmos and exposure keratopathy that is being managed conservatively. One patient had wound dehiscence and further lid retraction following flap division, which required further surgery. Median length of follow-up was 15 months (range: 0.5–84 months). At final review, improvement or resolution of symptoms was seen in 13/14 (93%) cases. Conclusions A Hughes flap is an effective surgical technique for the management of cicatricial lower lid retraction.

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