Congenital blepharoptosis presents within the first year of life either in isolation or as a part
of many different ocular or systemic disorders. Surgical repair is challenging, and recurrence …

Congenital ptosis is a rare condition characterized by lower positioning of the upper eyelid
that is present at birth and is a clinical condition that is persistent if not treated. It may be …

Preterm birth, the leading cause of death in children under 5 years, may be caused by
inflammation triggered by ascending vaginal infection. About 2 million cervical cerclages are …

PURPOSE: To compare two sling designs (single loop or double pentagon) and a variety of
suture material that was used in frontalis suspension surgery for correction of upper eyelid …

Purpose To examine the characteristics of blepharoptosis and the success of surgical
intervention in a large group of children presenting to a specialist at paediatric …

PURPOSE: To evaluate the 3-year results of frontalis sling operation using a silicone rod
compared with preserved fascia lata for congenital ptosis. DESIGN: Retrospective …

Women with a history of excisional treatment (conization) for cervical intra-epithelial
neoplasia (CIN) are at increased risk of preterm birth, perinatal morbidity and mortality in …

Frontalis suspension is a commonly used surgery that is indicated in patients with
blepharoptosis and poor levator muscle function. The surgery is based on connecting the …

Objective This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Mersilene tape versus alternative
suture types in prolonging singleton pregnancies as well as other pregnancy and neonatal …

Background Frontalis suspension surgery is considered the procedure of choice in cases of
blepharoptosis. Among all the materials used in this type of surgery, ophthalmic and plastic …