title: The Faden operation. Technical aspects and indications.
abstract: Within 15 years the Faden operation (Cüppers' operation) has proven to be a valuable tool in cases of variable angle of squint and a number of other indications. In this paper the theoretical background of the Faden effect, the indications, the operative technic as well as the results are presented.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Roggenkämper
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D009759:Nystagmus, Pathologic / Q000503:physiopathology; D009886:Ophthalmoplegia / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D013285:Strabismus / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques