Open AccessCut and paste: A novel method of re-attaching rectus muscles with cyanoacrylate during recessions in strabismus
Author(s) -
Anjum Darakshan,
Abadan K Amitava
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
indian journal of ophthalmology/indian journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1998-3689
pISSN - 0301-4738
DOI - 10.4103/0301-4738.67051
Subject(s) - cyanoacrylate , medicine , strabismus surgery , strabismus , surgery , significant difference , adhesive , chemistry , organic chemistry , layer (electronics)
Bio-adhesives like cyanoacrylate offer an alternative to sutures to attach tissues, including in ophthalmology. This prospective trial evaluated the suitability and bio-tolerance of iso-amyl cyanoacrylate in rectus muscle recession surgery for strabismus.