2020
DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjz387
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Cicatricial ectropion after wound closure of facial laceration†

Abstract: Patients presenting to the emergency department with facial lacerations are commonplace and often sutured by a junior trainee. Cicatricial ectropion can occur after trauma, surgery and actinic/other dermatological conditions. It can make the eye dry, irritated and vulnerable to infection and water excessively. A 71-year-old man presented to the emergency department after falling off his bike. He had lacerations on his right forehead and right lower eyelid, amongst other injuries. His lacerations were sutured i… Show more

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“…This also includes soft tissue defects. However, the specific origin of the trauma and the site of injury can vary widely 4) . To determine the appropriate treatment for ectropion, it is crucial to identify its underlying cause [5][6][7][8] .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This also includes soft tissue defects. However, the specific origin of the trauma and the site of injury can vary widely 4) . To determine the appropriate treatment for ectropion, it is crucial to identify its underlying cause [5][6][7][8] .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%