The Surgical Relations of the Levator Palpebrae Superioris Muscle
- 1 January 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Vol. 4 (1) , 25-30
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00002341-198801130-00004
Abstract
We conducted a cadaver study of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle to examine several areas of interest that have been reported in the current medical literature. A very strong intermuscular fascia exists between the levator and superior rectus muscles; it is unlikely that a superior rectus bridle suture could pull them apart during cataract surgery. The superior transverse ligament of Whitnall functions to check the posterior movement of the levator; it provides longitudinal support to the resected levator, but does not act as a vertical fulcrum.Keywords
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