The use of adjustable sutures.
The indications for and details of the technique of adjustable sutures are fully described. Patients with vertical strabismus and fusion give significantly better results with this method. Illustrative cases of dysthyroid ophthalmopathy and superior oblique palsies are described.
D000328:Adult; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009801:Oculomotor Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D013285:Strabismus / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000150:complications