Dr. JOYEETA DAS

, Dr. NIBEDITA DAS

Abstract

Eyelids are complex structure and reconstruction of large full-thickness lid defects are challenging task. Large upper lid defects are conventionally reconstructed by Cutler -Beard flap from lower lid which has its own demerits. Though Mustarde lid switch flap is a very effective technique for the correction of large upper lid defects it is not very much in use for its technical difficulties. This video will demonstrate the reconstruction of bilateral large upper lid coloboma by the Mustarde lid switch flap technique in a 4-month-old baby with abortive cryptophthalmos. It video will help the viewer to make a surgical plan for such cases in the future.