Reoperation rate in adjustable strabismus surgery

J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 1988 May-Jun;25(3):112-4. doi: 10.3928/0191-3913-19880501-04.

Abstract

Adjustable suture strabismus surgery may reduce the frequency of reoperations by reducing immediate postoperative over- and undercorrections. We reviewed 290 strabismus procedures performed with an adjustable suture technique. Thirty-five patients required additional surgery, for a reoperation rate of 9.7%. Reoperation frequencies for patients undergoing non-adjustable procedures average approximately 20% in our experience and in reported series. Our low reoperation rate with adjustable strabismus surgery supports our clinical impression that more accurate results are possible with this technique in appropriate patients.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Child
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Reoperation
  • Strabismus / surgery*
  • Suture Techniques*