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Topical anesthesia and adjustable sutures in strabismus surgery.
1Department of Ophthalmology, Ullevål Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
Acta Ophthalmologica
|October 11, 1992
Summary
Adjustable sutures and topical anesthesia offer a versatile approach for strabismus surgery, proving effective in recession, resection, reoperations, and paretic muscle procedures.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Strabismus surgery traditionally involves fixed sutures.
- Adjustable sutures offer potential benefits in intraoperative adjustments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the experience with topical anesthesia and adjustable sutures in strabismus treatment.
- To present selected cases demonstrating the utility of this technique.
Main Methods:
- One-stage strabismus operations utilizing topical anesthesia.
- Application of adjustable sutures in both muscle recession and resection procedures.
- Utilizing adjustable sutures in reoperations and for paretic muscles.
Main Results:
- The method was successfully applied in various strabismus surgical scenarios.
- Adjustable sutures were adapted for both recession and resection techniques.
- The technique proved beneficial for complex cases, including reoperations and paretic muscles.
Conclusions:
- Topical anesthesia and adjustable sutures provide a flexible and effective approach to strabismus surgery.
- This technique is adaptable for a range of strabismus procedures, enhancing surgical outcomes.