Eyelid laceration: Difference between revisions

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*Must rule-out corneal laceration and globe rupture
*Must rule-out corneal laceration and globe rupture


==Treatment
==Treatment==
#The following lacerations should be repaired by an oculoplastic specialist:
#The following lacerations should be repaired by an oculoplastic specialist:
##Lid margin
##Lid margin

Revision as of 22:19, 26 October 2011

Background

  • Must rule-out corneal laceration and globe rupture

Treatment

  1. The following lacerations should be repaired by an oculoplastic specialist:
    1. Lid margin
      1. Only if >1mm; <1mm does not require suturing and will heal spontaneously
    2. Within 6-8mm of medial canthus
    3. Lacrimal duct or sac
    4. Inner surface of the lid
    5. Wounds associated with ptosis
    6. Involving tarsal plate or levator palpebrae muscle

Disposition

  1. Canalicular Laceration
    1. To OR w/in 24-36hr for repair
  2. All other lacerations
    1. Ophtho consult

Source

Tintinalli

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