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. 1992 Nov;76(11):675–677. doi: 10.1136/bjo.76.11.675

One stage adjustable sutures: practical aspects.

S T Ruben 1, J S Elston 1
PMCID: PMC504373  PMID: 1477044

Abstract

Strabismus surgery using one stage adjustable sutures was carried out under local anaesthesia in six patients with good results. The criteria for patient selection and the surgical technique are discussed.

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