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Simplified Use of Suture Fixation Associated with Lateral Rectus Myectomy in Management of Complete Third Nerve Palsy

Ahmad Ameri, MD; AliReza K. Jafari, MD; Faramarz Anvari, MD; Jahangir Rezvan, MD; Masoud Aghsaei Fard, MD

  • Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  • DOI: 10.3928/01913913-20100818-07
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Abstract

Different techniques have been used with varying success in third nerve palsy. Globe tethering technique is one treatment option. The authors describe a novel surgical technique in which permanent suture is used as a tethering agent associated with lateral rectus myectomy. Three patients underwent this technique. Horizontal alignment was satisfactory postoperatively.

AUTHORS

From the Department of Ophthalmology, Farabi Eye Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

The authors have no financial or proprietary interest in the materials presented herein.

Address correspondence to Masoud Aghsaei Fard, MD, Farabi Eye Research Center, Quazvin Sq., Tehran 1336616351, Iran. E-mail: masood219@gmail.com

doi: 10.3928/01913913-20100818-07

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