Open Treatment for Skin Defects Following Resection of a Tumor on the Lower Eyelid

Abstract

Open treatment for a skin defect following resection of a tumor is given to aid spontaneous wound healing, without primary closure or reconstructive repair. Eleven patients with a tumor on the lower eyelid were treated by this method, 3 of the lateral, 5 of the medial, 3 of the mid-portion. All wounds healed within 2 weeks and good results were obtained. Since this method is simple and less affected by the operation, it is recommended for treating geriatric patients or those with serious complications.