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Ptosis Repair

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, Bed turned 90 degrees, Bed turned 180 degrees
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : No

Anesthetic Approaches

1MAC
2GETT
The Surgery

The surgical approach to ptosis repair depends primarily on if there is adequate levator muscle function. This is the muscle that elevates the upper eyelid. The surgeon will make a small incision in...

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