Duane's
Retraction Syndrome in Siriraj Hospital
Thammanoon
Surachatkumtonekul M.D.*
Dhaivadee Dulyajinda
M.D.*
Suchada Songcharoen
M.D.*
Sutha Neungniyom
B.E. (Science)*
*Department
of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
ABSTRACT : The purpose
of this study is to determine the incidence, type, indication and result
of surgery of Duane's retraction syndrome in Siriraj Hospital. The authors
retrospectively analyzed the records of patients in muscle clinic between
March 1, 1985 to March 31, 1998. Thirty-one cases (0.75%) of Duane's
retraction syndrome were diagnosed. Duane's retraction syndrome type I is
the most common (80%). Cases are more common in females (1.2 : 1). Majority
of cases are unilateral. Amblyopia is detected in 16.13% of all cases. Most
of indications for corrective surgery is the angle of deviation exceeds
20 A (prism diopters) or there is abnormal head position. The satisfactory
outcome is found in 58.33%. Even though Duane's retraction syndrome
is a rare con dition but the precision of the diagnosis is essentially important
in order to detect amblyopia and correct abnormal head position. Key words : Duane's
retraction syndrome. co contraction. strabismus.
Thai
J Ophthalmol 1998 ; January-June 12(1): 15-20.
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