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Superior rectus belly transposition in a case of lost medial rectus muscle
Alexandros Damanakis1, Persefoni Kourti2
1Ophthalmology Department, Athinaiki Mediclinic, Athens, Greece.
Abstract:
We present a case of exotropia secondary to a lost medial rectus muscle managed using a novel surgical approach, consisting of nasal belly transposition of the superior rectus muscle combined with lateral rectus recession on adjustable sutures. Postoperatively, the patient was orthotropic in primary position and had slight improvement in adduction. Compared to other techniques, this minimal transposition had a relatively low risk of anterior segment ischemia.
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