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Y-Splitting
Y-splitting of the lateral rectus muscle for Duane’s retraction syndrome
- For patients with “XT” DRS, the ipsilateral lateral rectus undergoing the Y-splitting should be recessed.
- Y-split of the lateral rectus muscle without recession. The halves of the lateral rectus muscle are reattached to sclera above and below the lateral rectus insertion.
- Y-split lateral rectus muscle with a 4mm recession for an XT Duane’s retraction syndrome.
DRS-III Left “Upshoot” preoperative
Post Operative
DRS-III Left “Upshoot”preoperative
Post Operative
DRS-II Left“Downshoot”
Post Operative
Left DRS preoperative
Post operative
