Clinical Application of Eyelid Composite Tissue Flap in the Repair of Full-thickness Eyelid Margin Defects.

Cohort studyPlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open· Jun 2026

Clinical Application of Eyelid Composite Tissue Flap in the Repair of Full-thickness Eyelid Margin Defects.

Wei Sun, Kai Tian, Yifan Wang … Lijun Wu

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OculoplasticsCohort studyTreatmentQ1IF 1.8

All 85 eyelid composite tissue flaps survived completely after full-thickness margin reconstruction.

Clinical Application of Eyelid Composite Tissue Flap in the Repair of Full-thickness Eyelid Margin Defects.

Wei Sun … Lijun Wu

Plastic and reconstructive surgery · Jun 2026

Background

Full-thickness eyelid margin defects resulting from tumor resection present a significant reconstructive challenge, necessitating techniques that balance functional restoration with aesthetic outcomes.

Purpose

This study evaluates the efficacy of the eyelid composite tissue flap advancement technique in addressing these challenges.

Methods

In this retrospective case series, 85 patients with eyelid margin tumors underwent reconstruction using the described technique.

n = 85 patients

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Results

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all 85 flaps stayed alive and healed - no failures

n = 85 patients

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The functional integrity of the repaired eyelids was maintained, and the aesthetic appearance was rated as natural or satisfactory.

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Conclusion · 1 of 2

The eyelid composite tissue flap advancement technique is a reliable and effective single-stage procedure for reconstructing full-thickness defects involving up to two-thirds of the eyelid length.

Conclusion · 2 of 2

Its robust blood supply and ability to restore the natural anatomical layers make it an ideal choice for this indication, yielding high survival rates and satisfactory functional and cosmetic outcomes.

Clinical Application of Eyelid Composite Tissue Flap in the Repair of Full-thickness Eyelid Margin Defects.

Clinical Application of Eyelid Composite Tissue Flap in the Repair of Full-thickness Eyelid Margin Defects.

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