Summary:
The author presents possible surgical approaches in Duane’s syndrome I. The
weakening operation of the medial rectus muscle by means of marginal myotomy
is recommended in case of striking ocular torticolis. The bifurcation recession of
the lateral rectus muscle is recommended in case of change of palpebral fissure.
The author documents the indications and the afterurgery results.
Key words:
Duane’s retraction syndrome, torticollis, marginal myotomy of the
rectus muscle, bifurcation recession of the rectus muscle
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