Evaluation and Management of Blepharoptosis

Jacket Description/Back: Written by experts in the fields of oculofacial plastic surgery and neuro-ophthalmology, Evaluation and Management of Blepharoptosis is an up-to-date, practical guide to the treatment of adults and children with ptosis. This comprehensive reference covers all aspects of blepharoptosis in an organized fashion. The book begins with evaluation of the patient to determine if true ptosis or pseudoptosis exists. The various categories of blepharoptosis are thoroughly and succinctly reviewed, along with suggested approaches to clinical management. Detailed descriptions of the various surgical techniques are replete with pearls provided by leading ptosis surgeons, along with advice regarding perioperative anesthesia and analgesia. Every surgeon should know how to handle the various surgical complications and surgical failure. Nevertheless, familiarity with surgical techniques is not enough. One must learn to identify risk factors and red flags that suggest a modified or conservative approach, or perhaps that surgery may be unwise. When surgery is unwarranted or unsuccessful, then one may consider nonsurgical therapeutic strategies. Regardless of treatment, the physician-patient relationship and detailed discussion with the patient prior to surgery regarding potential risks, complications, and realistic expectations impact patient satisfaction immeasurably. All of these issues are discussed in detail in this invaluable resource for the clinician. Biographical Note: Dr. Adam J. Cohen, MD, is Consulting Surgeon for Eyelid and Facial Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Craniofacial Surgery, and Neuro-ophthalmology at Evanston Northwestern Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. He is also in private practice and co-edited the Springer book entitled The Lacrimal System: Diagnosis, Management, and Surgery" (2006) with Michael Mercandetti and Brian G. Brazzo. Table of Contents: Part I. Introduction -- 1. Introduction / Adam J. Cohen, David A. Weinberg -- 2. The History of Ptosis Surgery / Mithra O. Gonzalez, Vikram D. Durairaj -- 3. Eyelid Anatomy and Physiology with Reference to Blepharoptosis / Jonathan J. Dutton, Bartley R. Frueh -- Part II. Approach to the Ptosis Patient -- 4. Risk Factor Assessment Prior to Ptosis Surgery / David I. Silbert -- 5. Ptosis: Nailing the Diagnosis and Considering the Differential Diagnosis / Geoff Wilcsek, Ian C. Francis -- 6. Preoperative Decision Making in Ptosis Surgery / Chris Thiagarajah, Robert Kersten -- Part III. Ptosis Subtypes -- 7. Pseudoptosis / Adam J. Cohen, David A. Weinberg -- 8. Congenital Ptosis / Edward J. Wladis, Dale R. Meyer -- 9. Involutional Ptosis / Jose Luis Tovilla -- 10. Myogenic Ptosis / Natan D. Kahn, David A. Weinberg -- 11. Myasthenia Gravis / Ippolit C. A. Matjucha -- 12. Neurogenic Blepharoptosis / Jonathan W. Kim -- 13. Traumatic Blepharoptosis / Nariman S. Boyle, Eli L. Chang -- 14. Anophthalmic Ptosis / Ann P. Murchison, Jurij R. Bilyk -- 15. Lash Ptosis / Renzo A. ZaldIvar, Michael S. Lee, Andrew R. Harrison -- Part IV. Treatment -- 16. The Nonsurgical Treatment of Ptosis / Ippolit C. A. Matjucha -- 17. External Levator Resection / Morris E. Hartstein, Natan D. Kahn, David A. Weinberg -- 18. Minimal Dissection, Small Incision Ptosis Correction / Bartley R. Frueh -- 19. MUller's Muscle-Conjunctival Resection (Posterior Approach) / Adam J. Cohen, David A. Weinberg -- 20. Open-Sky (Anterior Approach) MUller's Muscle Resection for the Correction of Blepharoptosis / Heather Baldwin -- 21. The Fasanella-Servat Procedure for Ptosis / Kim Jebodhsingh, James Oestreicher, John T. Harvey -- 22. Full-Thickness Eyelid Resection for Blepharoptosis Correction / Shu-Hong Chang, Norm Shorr -- 23. Frontalis Suspension for the Correction of Blepharoptosis / Eve E. Moscato, Stuart R. Seiff -- Part V. Other Considerations -- 24. In-Office Surgery, Anesthesia, and Analgesia / C. Robert Bernardino -- 25. Ethnic and Gender Considerations in Ptosis Surgery / Jed Poll, Michael T. Yen -- 26. Aesthetic Considerations for the Ptosis Surgeon / Adam J. Cohen, David A. Weinberg -- 27. Challenging Ptosis Scenarios / John B. Holds, Adam G. Buchanan, Morris Hartstein, David A. Weinberg, Adam J. Cohen -- 28. Ptosis Surgery: Comparing Different Surgical Techniques / Alon Skaat, Guy Jonathan Ben Simon -- 29. Ptosis Surgery Failure and Reoperation / Jill Melicher, Jefferey A. Nerad -- 30. Complications of Ptosis Repair: Prevention and Management / Milad Hakimbashi, Don O. Kikkawa, Bobby S. Korn -- 31. Commentary: Perspective of a Risk Manager: 12 Steps of a Successful Surgical Encounter / John Shore -- 32. Conclusion / Adam J. Cohen, David A. Weinberg -- Index. Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Avail. in electronic form. Publisher Marketing: This comprehensive and detailed text deals with the diagnosis and surgery of blepharoptosis and will benefit any practicing physician, fellow or resident dealing with the malady. It includes 200 illustrations, 150 in color.