Le lambeau d'avancement horizontal en V-Y dans les reconstructions des pertes de substances non transfixiantes de la paupière inférieure chez le sujet jeune

The horizontal V-Y advancement flap enables to repair lower eyelid defects using nearby skin of similar characteristics. Aesthetic results are very satisfactory, and scars, concealed in the eyelid creases, are nearly invisible in the long term. The lack of tension on the eyelid margin limits the risk of eyelid position. This simple and reliable one-step procedure, possible under local anesthesia, is appropriate for young, active patients, limiting the cosmetic sequelae and social ramifications.