Abstract |
Strabismus due to a lost rectus muscle is uncommon. Surgical treatment of the condition by means of scleral augmented myopexy of the vertical rectus muscles can reduce the potential for anterior segment ischemia by leaving the vascular supply intact. We report a successful use of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene in this procedure to correct long-term exotropia caused by a lost medial rectus muscle.
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Authors | Chong-Bin Tsai, Po-Min Yang, Chau-Yi Tan, Kuo-Pin Chang |
Journal | Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
(J AAPOS)
Vol. 14
Issue 6
Pg. 550-2
(Dec 2010)
ISSN: 1528-3933 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 21168081
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2010 American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Published by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved. |
Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Aged
- Exotropia
(pathology, surgery)
- Female
- Humans
- Oculomotor Muscles
(pathology, surgery)
- Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
(methods)
- Polytetrafluoroethylene
- Prostheses and Implants
- Recovery of Function
- Visual Acuity
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