Table 4 Complications of surgery
From: Factors related to amblyopia in congenital ptosis after frontalis sling surgery
Factor | Mersilene mesh | Silicone | PTFE (Gore-Tex) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n = 36 | n = 6 | n = 6 | n = 48 | |
Sling exposure | 1 (2.8%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (2.8%) |
Sling infection | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Exposure keratitis after 3 months | 4 (11.1%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (16.7%) | 5 (10.4%) |