Abstract

To evaluate the surgical and cosmetic outcome using a 10/14 French silicone Foley catheter use as a tissue expander device after removal of malignant tumors of the upper and lower eyelids. 10-14French silicon Foley catheter was inserted in the zygomaticotemporal region lateral to lateral canthus. Temporary tissue expansion with balloon filled with 10-14 ml normal saline for 3 days. On 4th day balloon was deflated and a Tenzel rotational flap or scar reviosion surgery was performed. 26 patients had a 60 -70 % lower eyelid and 40-50% upper lid created defect. Central palpebral fissure 8±1.5mm in 1st wk and 14±1.25 mm end 6month. Novel surgical approach utilizing a 10-14 -French Foley catheter as a tissue expander where Temporary Tissue expansion allow easy closure of large eyelid defects with less stress on suture line. It is excellent functional and cosmetic outcomes.It is cost effective and readily avail