title: Techniques and indications for surgery of the superior and inferior oblique muscles.
abstract: The oblique muscles pose diagnostic as well as therapeutic challenges which place demands on the surgeon who attempts to treat the more complicated cyclovertical strabismus. A thorough knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of these muscles is necessary. This should be combined with a thorough knowledge of the diagnostic techniques, the appropriate surgical therapeutic measures, and the results which can reasonably be expected.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D009801:Oculomotor Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D009886:Ophthalmoplegia / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D013285:Strabismus / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014321:Trochlear Nerve