Hughes procedure
Hughes Procedure
The Hughes Procedure (pronounced: h-yoo-z proh-see-jer) is a surgical technique used in the field of Ophthalmology. It is named after Wendell L. Hughes, an American ophthalmologist who first described the procedure in 1978.
Etymology
The term "Hughes Procedure" is derived from the name of the ophthalmologist who first described the technique, Wendell L. Hughes. The term "procedure" comes from the Latin procedere, meaning "to go forward".
Definition
The Hughes Procedure is a type of Tarsoconjunctival flap surgery used to reconstruct the lower eyelid after the removal of a large tumor. It involves the use of a flap of tissue from the upper eyelid (the tarsoconjunctival flap) to replace the removed tissue in the lower eyelid.
Procedure
The Hughes Procedure is performed under local or general anesthesia. The surgeon first removes the tumor from the lower eyelid. Then, a flap of tissue from the upper eyelid, including the tarsus (the stiff part of the eyelid) and the conjunctiva (the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye), is cut and moved down to replace the removed tissue in the lower eyelid. The flap is then sutured into place.
Related Terms
- Ophthalmology: The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
- Tarsoconjunctival flap: A surgical technique that uses a flap of tissue from the upper eyelid to repair defects in the lower eyelid.
- Eyelid tumor: A growth or mass of cells on the eyelid that may be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hughes procedure
- Wikipedia's article - Hughes procedure
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