Abstract:Thirty patients requiring surgery for true Brown's syndrome were examined postoperatively. Follow-up ranged from three months to 20 years. Eight-five percent of patients demonstrated some degree of superior oblique palsy, with 54% having a decompensated condition and 30% requiring a second surgical procedure. Patients with marked preoperative restriction appear to be at increased risk for developing a decompensated superior oblique palsy postoperatively. Solutions to this problem are suggested: 1) perform teno… Show more
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