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Review
. 2005 Oct;16(5):294-7.
doi: 10.1097/01.icu.0000180918.71932.b3.

Adjustable suture use in strabismus surgery

Angela N Buffenn  1
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Review

Adjustable suture use in strabismus surgery

Angela N Buffenn. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2005 Oct.

Abstract

Purpose of review: This review includes updated information regarding adjustable suture strabismus surgery for children and adults.

Recent findings: Main themes in the literature reviewed in this article include the appropriate timing for the adjustment technique, appropriate anesthesia, recent modifications in adjustable strabismus surgery techniques, and future developments.

Summary: Improved timing of adjustment, improved anesthesia, and newer surgical techniques allow strabismus surgeons to offer treatment options better suited to the needs of each strabismus patient.

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