Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Trauma Case Reports
Abstract
Direct traumatic injury to the levator palpebrae superioris aponeurosis typically results in upper eyelid ptosis. The mechanisms can involve mechanical or neurogenic etiologies. Prompt surgical exploration and repair are required for restoration of normal function. In cases where prompt surgical intervention is not performed or the levator palpebrae superioris aponeurosis cannot be repaired, the restorative options are limited. The options are further restricted by concurrent ipsilateral frontalis paresis. This report details a spontaneous return of levator function nine months after complete traumatic transection of the levator palpebrae superioris aponeurosis complicated by concurrent ipsilateral frontalis paresis.
First Page
100375
Last Page
100375
DOI
10.1016/j.tcr.2020.100375
Publication Date
11-4-2020
Recommended Citation
Czyz C, Blair K. Spontaneous improvement of levator palpebrae superioris function after traumatic transection. Trauma Case Rep. 2020 Nov 4;30:100375. doi: 10.1016/j.tcr.2020.100375. Erratum in: Trauma Case Rep. 2023 Feb 17;45:100797. doi: 10.1016/j.tcr.2023.100797. PMID: 33204805; PMCID: PMC7653275.