Piozzi E Author

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Equatorial Scleral Anchor for the Weakening of the Inferior Oblique Muscle

Author(s):

Sabetti L, Tomarchio S, Piozzi E and Magli A

Objective: The study was conducted to evaluate the mid-term effectiveness of a new surgical approach in the reduction of overaction of the inferior oblique muscle.

Methods: A new surgical treatment was developed consisting of suturing the muscle to the sclera at the Gobin’s point with tendon sparing by way of a micro-incision to reduce any tissue damage during the surgical procedure and to enhance the healing process. The treatment was evaluated postoperatively in a group of 150 patients with primary or secondary inferior oblique overaction.

Results: All patients experienced a complete resolution of the elevation in adduction, no residual vertical imbalance, lateral incomitance was improvedview more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-8599.1000202

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