Reconstructive

537) Which of the following statements about gold weight implantation used in the upper eyelid for facial paralysis is FALSE?

A. Gold weight implantation is a lid loading and gravity-dependent procedure.
B. Gold weight implantation has a high success rate and low complication rate.
C. Gold weight implantation can be performed under local anesthesia.
D. Gold weight implantation usually leaves a visible bump on the upper eyelid when it is closed.
E. Gold weight implantation is placed in a pocket with the sides of the two fenestrations facing caudally.




REFERENCES & ANSWER



Clark J. M., Shockley W. W.: Management and Reanimation of the Paralyzed Face, Chapter 53 Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Papel, Nachlas), Mosby, p. 666, 1992

Clark J. M., Shockley W. W.: Management of the Paralyzed Face, Chapter 63 Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Papel, Nachlas), Thieme, Third Edition, pp. 869-894, 2009



537) E           Gold weight implantation is placed in a pocket with the sides of the two fenestrations facing caudally.