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Surgical management for abnormal head position in nystagmus: the augmented modified Kestenbaum procedure.

Authors :
Nelson, L. B.
Ervin-Mulvey, L. D.
Calhoun, J. H.
Harley, R. D.
Keisler, M. S.
Source :
British Journal of Ophthalmology; Nov1984, Vol. 68 Issue 11, p796-800, 5p, 2 Black and White Photographs, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
1984

Abstract

Patients with nystagmus and an eccentric null point in lateral gaze may assume an abnormal head position to maximise visual acuity. Surgical procedures for this condition can result in significant undercorrection of the head turn. A follow-up of 15 patients for an average of 33 months revealed a sustained improvement in head position with the use of the augmented modified Kestenbaum procedure. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00071161
Volume :
68
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
British Journal of Ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
66047338