Managing Marcus Gunn Ptosis - Our Approach
Marcus Gunn ptosis is a congenital synkinetic ptosis due to an abnormal innervation of the levator muscle. Aim of the surgical treatment is to eliminate jaw winking phenomenon and correct ptosis. Moderate to severe jaw winking ptosis is best corrected by excision of the levator aponeurosis with fron...
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| description | Marcus Gunn ptosis is a congenital synkinetic ptosis due to an abnormal innervation of the levator muscle. Aim of the surgical treatment is to eliminate jaw winking phenomenon and correct ptosis. Moderate to severe jaw winking ptosis is best corrected by excision of the levator aponeurosis with frontalis suspension. Bilateral levator excision with bilateral fascia lata suspension gives the most symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing results. The surgical technique is highlighted in the article. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d4fc5949d9fc4f9b950b6ade591ab7a72025-08-20T03:11:55ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsDelhi Journal of Ophthalmology0972-02002454-27842017-07-0127319920110.7869/djo.244Managing Marcus Gunn Ptosis - Our ApproachA. K. GroverShaloo BagejaMarcus Gunn ptosis is a congenital synkinetic ptosis due to an abnormal innervation of the levator muscle. Aim of the surgical treatment is to eliminate jaw winking phenomenon and correct ptosis. Moderate to severe jaw winking ptosis is best corrected by excision of the levator aponeurosis with frontalis suspension. Bilateral levator excision with bilateral fascia lata suspension gives the most symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing results. The surgical technique is highlighted in the article.https://journals.lww.com/10.7869/djo.244jaw winkingptosisfascia latamarcus gunn phenomenon |
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