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| An abnormal inversion of the lower lid margins. |
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| What is the etiology of an entropion? |
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Definition
| Natural aging process or trauma. |
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| What are some common signs and symptoms? |
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Definition
| Irritation, pain, and chronic tears. |
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| Name the circumferential muscle that functions to close the eyelids. |
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| Is the lacrimal drainage duct located in the medial or lateral canthus? |
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| Are involutional or congenital entropion more common? |
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Definition
| Involutional: the most common type and occurs when the canthal tendons retain their normal rigidity but atrophy of the tarsus and orbital fat, as well as hypotonia of the subcutaneous tissues and skin, results in the inversion of the lower eyelid. |
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| Congenital entropion are caused by hypertrophy of which muscle? |
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Definition
| The Orbicularis oculi muscle. |
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| What diagnostic tools are utilized to identify this condition? |
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Definition
| History and physical exam. |
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| What specific sharp supply may be utilized during this procedure? |
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Definition
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| How will the patient be positioned? |
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| What medication (local) is typically administered through the lower lid into the conjunctiva? |
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| After local is injected, a lateral canthotomy is made using which instrument? |
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Definition
| Stevens tenotomy scissors |
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| After cauterization, are smooth or sharp forceps utilized? |
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Definition
| smooth, the eyelid tissue is very delicate. |
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| What size suture is utilized during skin closure? |
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Definition
| 6-0 or 7-0 nonabsorbable. |
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| What is the wound classification? |
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