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Traumatic avulsion of extraocular muscles: case reports
Nilza Minguini1, Karin Suzete Ikeda, Keila Monteiro de Carvalho
1Department of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Campinas - Unicamp - Campinas (SP), Brazil. minguini@uol.com.br
Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia
|July 6, 2013
Summary
Traumatic muscle avulsion in the eye can be surgically repaired. Reinserting the slipped muscle restored single binocular vision and stereopsis in three patients.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Procedures
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Traumatic muscle avulsion is a rare but serious ocular injury.
- Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for visual recovery.
Observation:
- Three patients with traumatic muscle avulsion underwent a specific muscle retrieving procedure.
- The procedure involved reinserting the avulsed muscle portion and suturing the remaining stump over it.
Findings:
- All three patients achieved recovery of single binocular vision.
- Postoperative assessment confirmed the restoration of stereopsis in all cases.
Implications:
- This surgical technique offers a viable solution for traumatic muscle avulsion.
- Successful outcomes highlight the potential for restoring binocular function after severe eye trauma.
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