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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-4 | Issue-01
Long-term results of anterior transposition of the inferior oblique muscle in superior oblique palsy
Shinji Makino, Kozue Hozawa, Reiko Kondo, Mika Kanai, Haruko Suto, Kanako Ito, Go Mawatari
Published: Jan. 30, 2016 |
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DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2016.v04i01.018
Pages: 93-95
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Abstract
To evaluate the long-term surgical outcomes of anterior transposition of the inferior oblique muscle (ATIO) in
the treatment of vertical deviations resulting from superior oblique palsy (SOP). We retrospectively studied seven
consecutive patients who had undergone ATIO for the treatment of SOP. A follow-up of at least five years after the
operation was required to be included in the study. In results the preoperative vertical deviation was 18.4 ± 3.2 degrees in
the primary position and 17.0 ± 3.2 degrees in the field of maximum action movement of the inferior oblique muscle. The
final postoperative vertical deviation improved to 0.9 ± 3.8 degrees and -2.5 ± 4.8 degrees, respectively. In addition, the
improvement in the vertical deviation was stable during the follow-up period. In conclusion our study results suggested
that the surgical outcomes of ATIO for the treatment of SOP had been maintained during the long-term follow up period.