American Orthoptic Journal Abstract
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Volume 47, 1997, p. 152–156
Delayed Adjustment in Strabismus Surgery with Silicone Sheet versus Early Adjustment (Abstract)
Felisa Shokida, M.D., Nélida Melek, M.D., Daniel Dominguez, M.D., Alberto Ciancia, M.D.
Background:
The surgical results of esotropia, exotropia and reoperations were evaluated to determine the effectiveness of delayed adjustable sutures.
Method:
Three surgical techniques were compared: conventional surgery, adjustable suture with silicone sheet for delayed adjustment and adjustable suture without silicone sheet.
Results:
The three methods in patients with esotropia showed no statistically significant differences (Kruskal-Wallis 2.9659; P=0.2281). However, patients with exotropia (Kruskal-Wallis 6.3557; P=0.0393) and patients undergoing reoperations (Kruskal-Wallis 7.0084; P=0.0251) showed significant differences with the three surgical techniques.
Conclusion:
Delayed adjustment surgery is useful for patients with exotropia and reoperated cases.
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