PearlSurgical pearl: temporary suspension suture (Frost suture) to help prevent ectropion after infraorbital reconstruction☆,☆☆
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2015, Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic SurgeryCitation Excerpt :Descriptions of the technique are limited to outdated textbooks and a sparing number of journal articles, and there is no accepted standard of application. There is also no standard number of days for which the suture is recommended to be left in, which allows for wide interpretation of the technique and a large amount of variation based on surgeon preference and patient follow-up scheduling.6 In addition, anecdotal evidence from experienced surgeons performing reconstructive surgery suggests that the Frost suture is not effective in reducing the occurrence of retraction; therefore, it has fallen out of favor for many seasoned practitioners.
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