SURGICAL ANATOMY OF THE FACIAL NERVE: With reference to the technique of orbicularis block (palpebral akinesia)

Abstract

corresponded to the inner margin of the upper lid throughout its entire length.The skin was undermined to the required depth and an upper fornix formed.A piece of dentist's mould was then shaped so as to fit snugly into the pocket.The graft was then folded over the inlay which was put into the cavity and the wound was closed with 4 sutures.After one week the stitches were removed and a shell eye fitted in.There was hardly any appreciable shrinkage.The patient was provided with an artificial eye and the aesthetic result is fairly satisfactory.1 was unfortunately unable to have his photograph taken before the operations; the photographp, Figs. 1, 2 and 3 illustrate the result obtained.SURGICAL ANATOMY OF THE FACIAL NERVE* With reference to the technique of orbicularis block (palpebral akinesia) BY