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[Nishida Extraocular Muscle Transposition Surgery for Abducens Nerve Palsy].

Jan Heckmann1, Margarita Todorova1,2, Veit Sturm1

  • 1Augenklinik, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, Schweiz.

Klinische Monatsblatter Fur Augenheilkunde
|April 30, 2021
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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Abducens nerve palsy surgical treatment relies on lateral rectus muscle function.
  • Vertical rectus transposition is indicated for limited abduction.
  • Nishida's minimally-invasive adaptation offers a novel approach.

Observation:

  • A retrospective case series of four patients with abducens nerve palsy.
  • Patients underwent Nishida muscle transposition surgery.
  • Pre- and postoperative ocular motility and deviation angles were compared.

Findings:

  • All four patients showed improved ocular motility.
  • The angle of deviation was reduced post-surgery.
  • Nishida's technique is a safe and effective minimally-invasive option.

Implications:

  • Vertical rectus muscle transposition is a viable treatment for abducens nerve palsy.
  • Nishida's adaptation provides a vessel-sparing, effective surgical choice.
  • This technique facilitates equilateral medial rectus muscle weakening.

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