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Scar remodeling after strabismus surgery.

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  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, LSU Eye Center, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, USA. pgebha@lsuhsc.edu

Journal of AAPOS : the Official Publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
|December 22, 2000
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Abnormal scar lengthening after strabismus surgery can cause recurrence. Using nonabsorbable sutures for muscle reattachment significantly reduces strabismus recurrence compared to absorbable sutures.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Research

Background:

  • Strabismus surgery aims to correct eye alignment.
  • Postoperative complications can include scar abnormalities affecting surgical outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate abnormal scar lengthening following strabismus surgery.
  • To identify factors contributing to scar remodeling and recurrence.

Main Methods:

  • Exploration of previously operated muscles in patients with over/undercorrection.
  • Documentation of abnormal findings via inspection and photography.
  • Repair using absorbable and later nonabsorbable sutures.

Main Results:

  • Lengthened scars were repaired in 134 procedures.

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  • Nonabsorbable sutures decreased strabismus recurrence from 42% to 6%.
  • Thicker scars with less tendon separation distinguished stretched scars.

    • Conclusions:

    • Lengthened scars can cause long-term variability in strabismus repair outcomes.
    • Definitive repair necessitates secure tendon reattachment with nonabsorbable sutures.