Hughes procedure explained

Hughes procedure
Specialty:ophthalmology

The Hughes procedure is an oculoplastic procedure which is performed to reconstruct a lower eyelid defect. It is usually performed as a 2-stage procedure.[1]

The most common use for the Hughes procedure is reconstruction after the removal of a lower eyelid skin cancer.[2]

The result aims to recreate the normal appearance and function of the lid.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Emesz . M. . Krall . E. . Nischler . C. . Rasp . M. . Dexl . A.K. . Bauer . F. . Grabner . G. . Arlt . E.M. . Operation nach Hughes und damit kombinierte Verfahren . Hughes' operation and combined procedures . German . Der Ophthalmologe . 111 . 5 . 448–53 . 2014 . 23949884 . 10.1007/s00347-013-2918-7 .
  2. Web site: Eyelid Cancer Newport Beach Basal Cell Carcinoma Orange County Melanoma Removal. www.ococuloplastic.com. 2016-05-05.
  3. Web site: Newport Beach Eyelid Skin Cancer (Mohs) Reconstruction Before and After Photos - Orange County Plastic Surgery Photo Gallery - Jeffrey M. Joseph, M.D.. www.ococuloplastic.com. 2016-05-05. 2018-06-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20180624025441/http://www.ococuloplastic.com/before-after-photos-newport-beach/eyelid-skin-cancer-mohs-reconstruction/. dead.

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