Late correction for blow-out sequelae: transposition of a longitudinally transected inferior rectus muscle

Sekeroglu H. T., Turan K. E., Sanac A. S., Sener E. C.

INTERNATIONAL OPHTHALMOLOGY, vol.34, no.2, pp.341-344, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 34 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s10792-013-9792-9
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL OPHTHALMOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.341-344
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A 45-year-old woman who had been operated for blow-out fracture, presented with a complaint of cosmetic concerns about her appearance. Orthoptic evaluation was notable for a left 35(a dagger) exotropia and 25(a dagger) hypertropia in primary position. Magnetic resonance imaging and the surgical exploration revealed a longitudinally transected left inferior rectus muscle. Transposition procedures which were carried out for left inferior and superior recti provided a good cosmetic result and satisfactory ocular alignment.