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what is 'tarsorrhaphy'?
Definition for tarsorrhaphy
tarsorrhaphy is a medical procedure used for such diagnoses as: dry eye syndrome, enophthalmos and corneal ulcer.
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diagnosis
dry eye syndrome
dry eyes
tarsorrhaphy and dry eye syndrome
enophthalmos
recession of eyeball in the eye socket
tarsorrhaphy and enophthalmos
corneal ulcer
sore or abrasion on cornea
tarsorrhaphy and corneal ulcer
orbital tumor
tumor of tissues in orbit of eye
tarsorrhaphy and orbital tumor
related procedure for 'tarsorrhaphy'/associated diagnoses
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Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)
tarsorrhaphy and Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)
Antinuclear Antibody (ANA)
Antinuclear antibody blood test used to screen for autoimmune disorders
tarsorrhaphy and Antinuclear Antibody (ANA)
Fluorescent staining
tarsorrhaphy and Fluorescent staining
Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
tarsorrhaphy and Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
Schirmer test
tarsorrhaphy and Schirmer test
Anti La (SSB) antibody
tarsorrhaphy and Anti La (SSB) antibody
Anti-Ro (SS-A) antibodies
antibodies against certain collagen vascular diseases
tarsorrhaphy and Anti-Ro (SS-A) antibodies
Artificial Tears
tarsorrhaphy and Artificial Tears
Autologous serum eye drops
tarsorrhaphy and Autologous serum eye drops
Conjunctival biopsy
tarsorrhaphy and Conjunctival biopsy
Heat application
tarsorrhaphy and Heat application
Insertion of Punctal Plug
tarsorrhaphy and Insertion of Punctal Plug
Lacrimal gland biopsy
tarsorrhaphy and Lacrimal gland biopsy
Lateral tarsorrhaphy
tarsorrhaphy and Lateral tarsorrhaphy
Lubricant to Eye
tarsorrhaphy and Lubricant to Eye
Punctal occlusions
tarsorrhaphy and Punctal occlusions
Rose bengal staining
tarsorrhaphy and Rose bengal staining
Slit lamp tear film
tarsorrhaphy and Slit lamp tear film
Tear Lactoferrin analysis
tarsorrhaphy and Tear Lactoferrin analysis
Tear break-up time test (TBUT)
tarsorrhaphy and Tear break-up time test (TBUT)
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related medication for 'tarsorrhaphy'/associated diagnoses
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10-20% acetylcysteine drops
tarsorrhaphy and 10-20% acetylcysteine drops
acetylcysteine(acetadote , acys-5)
tarsorrhaphy and acetylcysteine(acetadote , acys-5)
artificial tears
tarsorrhaphy and artificial tears
cevimeline
tarsorrhaphy and cevimeline
cyclosporine (0.05%)
tarsorrhaphy and cyclosporine (0.05%)
cyclosporine ophthalmic(restasis )
tarsorrhaphy and cyclosporine ophthalmic(restasis )
cyclosporine(neoral)
tarsorrhaphy and cyclosporine(neoral)
diquafosol
tarsorrhaphy and diquafosol
doxycycline
tarsorrhaphy and doxycycline
fluorometholone ophthalmic(flarex)
tarsorrhaphy and fluorometholone ophthalmic(flarex)
hydroxypropyl cellulose
tarsorrhaphy and hydroxypropyl cellulose
loteprednol ophthalmic(lotemax , alrex)
tarsorrhaphy and loteprednol ophthalmic(lotemax , alrex)
ocular lubricant(lacrisert , freshkote)
tarsorrhaphy and ocular lubricant(lacrisert , freshkote)
omega-3 fatty acids(omacor)
tarsorrhaphy and omega-3 fatty acids(omacor)
pilocarpine
tarsorrhaphy and pilocarpine
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Eye proptosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eye proptosis is a condition resulting in forward displacement and entrapment of ... together in a procedure known as tarsorrhaphy for about five days to keep the ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_proptosis
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NLM Gateway Results Summary
MEDLINE/PubMed - journal citations, abstracts. 1. NLM Catalog - books, AVs, serials ... ITER - International Toxicity Estimates for Risk. 0. GENE-TOX - Genetic ...
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eMedicine - Blepharoplasty, Lower Lid Ectropion Surgery : Article ...
Ectropion is an outward turning of the eyelid margin and occurs most often ... cicatricial ectropion, lateral tarsorrhaphy, horizontal lid laxity, congenital ...
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What are your clinical diagnoses, treatment plans, and recommended long ...
A permanent lateral tarsorrhaphy was performed on both eyelids. ... signs are indicators that the tarsorrhaphy should be removed earlier than ...
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Facial Nerve Problems and Bell's Palsy Information on MedicineNet.com
Learn about facial nerve problems and Bell's palsy, paralysis of the facial nerve causes, symptoms, ... the eye opening (tarsorrhaphy) may be necessary. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/facial_nerve_problems/page4.htm
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Dry Eyes
Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a common disorder of the tear film, affecting a significant percentage of the population, ... Lateral tarsorrhaphy is a procedure ...
http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/dry-eye-syndrome?page=5
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Eye On Vision: BOTOX for Therapeutic Lid Paralysis
The medical use of Botulinum toxin (BOTOX) is not new. ... The procedure is called a tarsorrhaphy and it has its own set of potential problems. ...
http://blogs.webmd.com/eye-on-vision/2006/07/botox-for-thera...
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Graves' disease - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is caused by an antibody-mediated auto-immune reaction, but the trigger for ... For moderate disease - lateral tarsorrhaphy ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graves-Basedow_disease
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eMedicine - Blepharoplasty, Lower Lid Ectropion Surgery : Article ...
Blepharoplasty, Lower Lid Ectropion Surgery - Lower lid ectropion is a common condition in older persons, increasing ... lateral tarsorrhaphy, horizontal lid ...
http://www.emedicine.com/plastic/byname/blepharoplasty-lower...
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MODE OF ACTION OF TARSORRHAPHY IN NEUROPARALYTIC KERATITIS
MODE OF ACTION OF TARSORRHAPHY IN NEUROPARALYTIC KERATITIS* P. Sivasubramaniam ... Full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. ...
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Oculoplastics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Surgeons trained in oculoplastic procedures include some Ophthalmologists, ... Tarsorrhaphy is a procedure in which the eyelids are partially sewn together to ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oculoplastics
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eMedicine - Facial Nerve Paralysis, Static Reconstruction : Article by ...
Facial paralysis is a debilitating condition that induces enormous functional, ... A lateral tarsorrhaphy is preferred, but it also limits peripheral vision and ...
http://www.emedicine.com/plastic/topic221.htm
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eMedicine - Ichthyosis : Article by Kenneth M Goins
Ichthyosis refers to a relatively uncommon group of skin disorders ... A concomitant medial and/or lateral lid tarsorrhaphy is recommended in severe cases. ...
http://emedicine.com/oph/topic687.htm
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Direct Facial-to-Hypoglossal Neurorrhaphy with Parotid Release
... techniques included gold weights, tarsorrhaphy, endoscopic browlift, and facial sling. ... upper eyelid and lower tarsorrhaphy was performed (P.J.M. ...
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Tarsorrhaphy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tarsorrhaphy is a surgical procedure in which the eyelids are partially sewn ... Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarsorrhaphy" ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarsorrhaphy
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eMedicine - Bell Palsy : Article by Thomas R Hedges, III
Bell palsy is an acute, idiopathic, unilateral, peripheral, lower-motor-neuron ... Tarsorrhaphy can be performed laterally, centrally, or medially. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic508.htm
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Diagnostic Ophthalmology
... execution of a permanent lateral tarsorrhaphy to decrease cornea exposure. ... cavy responded well to the tarsorrhaphy and all medications have been discontinued. ...
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Category:Surgical procedures - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The following 158 pages are in this category, out of 158 total. ... Tarsorrhaphy. Thoracotomy. Thymectomy. Thyroidectomy. Thyrotomy. Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy ...
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eMedicine - Familial Dysautonomia : Article by
Familial dysautonomia (FD) is an inherited disorder of the nervous system that ... Bipedicle tarsorrhaphy should be considered as soon as initial success of ...
http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic678.htm
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Familial Dysautonomia -- GeneReviews -- NCBI Bookshelf
Molecular Genetics / Medical Genetics. Rabin Medical Center. Petah Tikva, Israel ... Tarsorrhaphy is reserved for treatment of corneal injury that is unresponsive to ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=gene&part=fd
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The anesthetic eye: an investigation of changes in the anterior ocular ...
Operations were performed at four different levels on the fifth nerve of the ... the location of the section of N V and is not adversely affected by tarsorrhaphy. ...
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Eye surgery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eye surgery, also known as ophthalmic surgery or ocular surgery, is surgery ... Tarsorrhaphy is a procedure in which the eyelids are partially sewn together to ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_surgery
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Familial dysautonomia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
People with FD have frequent vomiting crises, pneumonia, problems with speech ... surgical measures such as tarsorrhaphy, conjunctival flaps, and corneal transplants. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Familial_dysautonomia
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eMedicine - Alacrima : Article by Dan D DeAngelis
Alacrima refers to a wide spectrum of lacrimal secretory disorders that are ... Tarsorrhaphy: Temporary or permanent tarsorrhaphy is indicated with prolonged ...
http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic693.htm
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Mitomycin C in sebaceous gland carcinoma with pagetoid spread
Copyright © Copyright 2004 British Journal of Ophthalmology ... C therapy, requiring preservative free lubricants and lateral tarsorrhaphy. ...
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Graves' ophthalmopathy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
oph/237 ent/169 neuro ... The first documented case of thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy ... Tarsorrhaphy is an alternative option when the complications of ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graves_ophthalmopathy
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eMedicine - B-Scan Ocular Ultrasound : Article by Rhonda G Waldron ...
B-Scan Ocular Ultrasound - B-scan ultrasonography is an important adjuvant for ... edema, partial or total tarsorrhaphy), keratoprosthesis, corneal opacities (eg, ...
http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic757.htm
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Amniotic membrane transplantation for porous sphere orbital implant ...
A temporary suture tarsorrhaphy was placed at the completion of all the cases ... conformer and perform a temporary tarsorrhaphy after operation for the sake of ...
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eMedicine - B-Scan Ocular Ultrasound : Article by Rhonda G Waldron
B-scan ultrasonography is an important adjuvant for the clinical assessment of a ... edema, partial or total tarsorrhaphy), keratoprosthesis, corneal opacities (eg, ...
http://www.emedicine.com/proc/TOPIC757.HTM
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10-minute consultation: Bell's palsy
1 Division of Medical Education, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, ... may ultimately need to be referred to an ophthalmologist for tarsorrhaphy. ...
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Neurofibromatosis type II - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Neurofibromatosis Type II (or "MISME Syndrome", for "Multiple Inherited ... preserving corneal health include tarsorrhaphy, where the eyelids are partially ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurofibromatosis_type_II
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Eye On Vision: July 2006
Drug compliance is a huge concern in diseases like glaucoma. ... The procedure is called a tarsorrhaphy and it has its own set of potential problems. ...
http://blogs.webmd.com/eye-on-vision/2006_07_01_eye-on-vision-archive.html
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eMedicine - Congenital Facial Paralysis : Article by Kim Lundstrom
Congenital facial paralysis may cause multiple problems for the infant. ... and corneal abrasions result, tarsorrhaphy, gold weights, and palpebral springs ...
http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic156.htm
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Epikeratophakia for aphakia, keratoconus, and myopia.
See commentary "Epikeratophakia with biological adhesive." on ... Temporary tarsorrhaphy enhances reepithelialization after epikeratoplasty. Arch Ophthalmol. ...
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eMedicine - Leprosy : Article by D Scott Smith
Leprosy is a chronic infection caused by the acid-fast, rod-shaped bacillus ... Tarsorrhaphy may help narrow the opening of the eyelid, and canthoplasty reduces ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1281.htm
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Giant cell tumor of the temporal bone ? a case report
S Balaji Pai,#1 RM Lalitha,#2 Kavitha Prasad,2 Saraswathi G Rao,3 and K Harish4 ... Hence a right tarsorrhaphy was done to prevent exposure keratitis one week after ...
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eMedicine - Dermatochalasis : Article by Grant D Gilliland
Redundant and lax eyelid skin and muscle is known as dermatochalasis. ... If chemosis persists, conjunctival incision and temporary tarsorrhaphy may be considered. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic209.htm
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eMedicine - Ectropion : Article by Edsel Ing
Ectropion is an abnormal eversion (outward turning) of the lid margin away ... Tarsorrhaphy can be performed as a temporary quick fix for corneal exposure, but ...
http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic211.htm
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Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Visual outcome of extracapsular cataract extraction and intraocular lens ... ocular problems in 5 patients, tarsorrhaphy and corneal implantation was also ...
http://www.emro.who.int/publications/emhj/1001_2/Visual.htm
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eMedicine - Neuro-ophthalmic Examination : Article by Edsel Ing
Introduction This article is not an exhaustive treatise of neuro-ophthalmic signs, but it emphasizes some practical ... may require early tarsorrhaphy. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic643.htm
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eMedicine - Glaucoma, Complications and Management of Glaucoma ...
In 1857, von Graefe found that removing a large piece of the iris helped many ... A temporary medial tarsorrhaphy can alleviate symptoms of a nasal bleb by ...
http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic720.htm
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eMedicine - Hansen Disease : Article by Eva C Kim
Leprosy, also known as Hansen disease, is a chronic infectious disease with a ... can be treated by a partial tarsorrhaphy or lateral canthoplasty or other lid ...
http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic743.htm
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eMedicine - Central Sterile Corneal Ulceration : Article by Saadia ...
A corneal ulcer is defined as a lesion that involves degradation of the corneal stroma. ... Tarsorrhaphy (temporary vs permanent lateral) ...
http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic746.htm
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The direct brow lift: efficacy, complications, and patient satisfaction
Copyright © Copyright 2004 British Journal of Ophthalmology ... of facial palsy (lateral tarsorrhaphy, medial canthal tendon plication, medial ...
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Medical Eye Care
Purchase by CBM/WEM: Eye Medicine List. Vitamin A Caps 200,000 ... Evisceration, Entropion, Chalazion, Tarsorrhaphy. Epilation forceps RU 4380-09. RM0001 1pc ...
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Wikipedia:Version 1.0 Editorial Team/Medicine articles by quality/27 ...
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ... Tarsorrhaphy [119] 4 Low. October 28, 2007. 6 Stub. Tectorial membrane (axis) [120] 4 Low ...
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eMedicine - Skull Base, Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma ...
Over the last 80-90 years, the operative mortality rate has dropped dramatically from 40 ... In such cases, tarsorrhaphy is much more likely to be required. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic239.htm
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eMedicine - Sinusitis, Frontal, Acute, Surgical Treatment : Article by ...
Trephination of the frontal sinus was performed as early as prehistoric times by ... Ipsilateral tarsorrhaphy also should be performed to protect the globe. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic342.htm
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eMedicine - Upper Eyelid Reconstruction : Article by Maurice M Khosh
The goals of eyelid reconstruction are 3-fold: (1) to provide adequate eyelid function, (2) to afford globe ... or partial tarsorrhaphy may be ...
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Pathogenic Acanthamoeba spp. Secrete a Mannose-Induced Cytolytic ...
Secrete a Mannose-Induced Cytolytic Protein That Correlates with the ... The eyelids were then closed by tarsorrhaphy with 6-0 Ethilon sutures (Ethicon, ...
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