[Duane's retraction syndrome--surgical treatment].

Abstract

The author presents possible surgical approaches in Duane's syndrome I. The weakening operation of the medial rectus muscle by means of marginal myotomy is recommended in case of striking ocular torticolis. The bifurcation recession of the lateral rectus muscle is recommended in case of change of palpebral fissure. The author documents the indications and the after-surgery results.

• Authors: J Krásný
• Journal: Ceska a slovenska oftalmologie : casopis Ceske oftalmologicke spolecnosti a Slovenske oftalmologicke spolecnosti (Cesk Slov Oftalmol) Vol. 57 Issue 3 Pg. 176-81 (May 2001) ISSN: 1211-9059 [Print] Czech Republic
• Vernacular Title: Duanův retrakcní syndrom--operacní resení.
• PMID: 11433592 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Duane Retraction Syndrome (diagnosis, surgery)
• Female
• Humans
• Male