Abstract:Introduction:
The medial canthus is an important structure to maintain the shape of the eye and assist in drainage of the lacrimal sac. Traumatic telecanthus is a difficult deformity to treat which involves both esthetic and functional aspects. Transnasal wiring remains the gold standard for repair of the medial canthal tendon (MCT) avulsion; however, it is often complicated by canthal drift, extrusion of wires, and in-fracture of the contralateral orbital bones from pressure by tied wires. In order to overcom… Show more
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