12 citations
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February 2017 in “Graefe s Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” This study compared open and closed surgical techniques for severe congenital ptosis using Gore-Tex slings and found that the closed approach offered better functional outcomes, while the open method provided superior cosmetic results.
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April 2009 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that frontalis suspension surgery using autologous sling material effectively provided good to excellent long-term functional and aesthetic outcomes for children with severe congenital ptosis.
33 citations
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August 2013 in “Current Opinion in Ophthalmology” This review discusses recent improvements in frontalis suspension for congenital ptosis surgery, highlighting that autologous fascia lata is the preferred sling material due to its lower complication rate and enhanced long-term outcomes.
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January 2007 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” This review discusses frontal fibrosing alopecia and reports no clinical results; the authors note that no therapeutic options tested, including corticosteroids, finasteride, and minoxidil, have shown clear benefits.
In this narrative review, researchers evaluated existing literature on the treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia, finding that while no curative treatment exists, clinical improvements can be achieved through personalized and combined therapy approaches.