European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine

Purpose: To report our experience on lid reconstruction in patients. Methods: This study was carried out in the Plastic Surgery Department of GMC Srinagar between from January 2009 to December 2019. It involved 25 patients, in whom lid reconstruction was done. Results: The records of all patients who underwent eyelid reconstructions were analysed for etiology, site and type of defect, method of reconstruction utilized, post operative complications and the final functional and cosmetic outcome. The study involved 25 patients (20 females and 5 males). Mean age was 57.5 years (range 12- 86 years). Most common etiology of lid defect was post tumor excision All 21 flaps used for partial reconstruction remained viable, whereas 1 of the 10 cheek flaps developed partial distal necrosis. Conclusions: Local flaps are the gold standard for lid reconstruction. KEY WORDS: Lower lid reconstruction, Local flaps, Chondromucosal graft