Full Description
Written by two leading experts in the field of strabismus surgery, this easy-to-read pocket guide is divided into 3 sections: clinical evaluation of the patient, important aspects of surgical care (including all relevant surgical techniques) and the basics of major surgical complications. All chapters are concise, well-structured and lavishly illustrated. They contain virtually all the critical information needed to manage the patient on the spot, whether in the office, the operating room or the emergency room. Sufficient detail is provided to manage even the most complex patient. This unique and handy guide is essential reading for any strabismus surgeon.
Contents
Section I Clinical Evaluation: Basic Physiology of Eye Movements.- Evaluation of the Strabismus Patient.- Indications for Medical and Surgical Treatment.- Congenital Esotropia.-Refractive Accomodative Esotropia.- Non-refractive Accomodative Estropia (High AC/A). Mixed Mechanism Clinical Features.- Congenital Exotropia.- Intermittent Exotropia.-Dissociated Strabismus Complex.-Third Nerve Palsy.- Fourth Nerve Palsy.- Sixth Nerve Palsy.- Duanes Syndrome.- Browns Syndrome.- Mobius Syndrome.- Monocular Elevation Deficiency.- Congenital Fibrosis Syndrome.- Primary Inferior Oblique Overaction.- Superior Oblique Overaction.- A and V Patters.-Nystagmus.- Torsional Diplopia.- Restrictive Strabismus.- Section II Surgical Techniques: Fornix Surgical Incision.- Limbal Surgical Incisions.- Standard Rectus Muscle Recession.- Hang-back and Hemi-Hang-back Rectus Muscle Recession.- Standard Rectus Muscle Resection and Tucking Procedures.- Inferior Oblique Anterior Transposition.- Superior Oblique Weakening Procedures.- Superior Oblique Silicone Expander.- Superior Oblique Tuck.- Harada-ito Procedure.- Adjustable Suture Techniques.- Posterior Fixation Sutures.- Rectus Muscle Transposition Surgery.- Periosteal Flap Globe Fixation.- Botulinum Toxin.- Anesthesia for Strabismus Surgery.- Pre and Post Operative Care.- Surgical Complications.- Index.
