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Late correction for blow-out sequelae: transposition of a longitudinally transected inferior rectus muscle

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A 45-year-old woman who had been operated for blow-out fracture, presented with a complaint of cosmetic concerns about her appearance. Orthoptic evaluation was notable for a left 35∆ exotropia and 25∆ hypertropia in primary position. Magnetic resonance imaging and the surgical exploration revealed a longitudinally transected left inferior rectus muscle. Transposition procedures which were carried out for left inferior and superior recti provided a good cosmetic result and satisfactory ocular alignment.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey

    Hande Taylan Sekeroglu, Kadriye Erkan Turan, Ali Sefik Sanac & Emin Cumhur Sener

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The study was conducted in the Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Ankara, Turkey.

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Taylan Sekeroglu, H., Erkan Turan, K., Sanac, A.S. et al. Late correction for blow-out sequelae: transposition of a longitudinally transected inferior rectus muscle. Int Ophthalmol 34, 341–344 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-013-9792-9

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