Open AccessCut and paste: A novel method of re-attaching rectus muscles with cyanoacrylate during recessions in strabismus
Author(s) -
AbadanK Amitava,
Anjum Darakshan
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
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 , recession , adhesive , chemistry , organic chemistry , layer (electronics) , keynesian economics , economics
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.
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