Surgical Anatomy

  • Kenneth W. Wright
  • Yi Ning J. Strube
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Abstract

An intimate knowledge of anatomy, including the extraocular muscles, periocular fascia, and orbit, is necessary to be an accomplished strabismus surgeon. This chapter reviews anatomical relations relevant to strabismus surgery.

Keywords

Medial rectus Lateral rectus Superior rectus Inferior rectus Superior oblique Inferior oblique Spiral of Tillaux Fat adherence Anterior segment ischemia 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Kenneth W. Wright
    • 1
  • Yi Ning J. Strube
    • 2
  1. 1.Wright Foundation for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Medical CenterLos AngelesUSA
  2. 2.Queen’s UniversityKingstonCanada

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