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World J Clin Cases. Apr 26, 2023; 11(12): 2796-2802
Published online Apr 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i12.2796
Modified inferior oblique anterior transposition for dissociated vertical deviation combined with superior oblique palsy: A case report
Yao Zong, Ze Wang, Wen-Lan Jiang, Xian Yang
Yao Zong, Wen-Lan Jiang, Xian Yang, Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, Shandong Province, China
Ze Wang, Department of Ophthalmology, Nanjing South East Eye Hospital, Nanjing 210007, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Zong Y and Yang X were the patient’s surgeons; Zong Y contributed to the conception, manuscript writing, revision, and final approval of the manuscript; Jiang WL contributed to the provision of study materials; Yang X and Wang Z contributed to the design, manuscript writing and revision; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by The Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province, No. ZR2018BH013; The China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, No. 2017M612214.
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Corresponding author: Xian Yang, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 16 Jiangsu Road, Shinan District, Qingdao 266003, Shandong Province, China. yangxian_zhao@qdu.edu.cn
Received: November 15, 2022
Peer-review started: November 15, 2022
First decision: February 14, 2023
Revised: March 3, 2023
Accepted: March 22, 2023
Article in press: March 22, 2023
Published online: April 26, 2023
Abstract
BACKGROUND

Inferior oblique anterior transposition (IOAT) has emerged as an effective surgery in the management of dissociated vertical deviation (DVD) combined with superior oblique palsy (SOP). Traditional IOAT usually provides satisfactory primary position alignment and simultaneously restricts the superior floating phenomenon. However, it also increases the risk of the anti-elevation syndrome and narrowing of the palpebral fissure in straight-ahead gaze, especially after the unilateral operation.

CASE SUMMARY

We report the outcomes of the modified unilateral IOAT in two patients with unilateral DVD combined with SOP. The anterior-nasal fibers of the inferior oblique muscle were attached at 9 mm posterior to the corneal limbus along the temporal board of the inferior rectus muscle, the other fibers were attached a further 5 mm temporal to the anterior-nasal fibers. Postoperatively, both hypertropia and floating were improved, and no obvious complications occurred.

CONCLUSION

In these cases, the modified unilateral IOAT was an effective and safe surgical method for treating DVD with SOP.

Keywords: Anterior transposition, Inferior oblique muscles, Dissociated vertical deviation, Superior oblique palsy, Anti-elevation syndrome, Case report

Core Tip: Inferior oblique anterior transposition (IOAT) is effective for dissociated vertical deviation combined with superior oblique palsy; however, unilateral IOAT also increases the risk of the anti-elevation syndrome. This modified unilateral IOAT involves a more backward new insertion and the new insertion line perpendicular to the inferior rectus muscle axis, which provides satisfactory primary position alignment and restricts the superior floating phenomenon without obvious postoperative complications.