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Long Term Surgical Outcome of Large Angle Exotropia Using Hang Back Procedure

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  • Dr. Nasimul Gani Chowdhury

    (Chief Consultant, Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex (CEITC), Chattogram, Bangladesh)

  • Dr. Afrina Khanam

    (Resident, Institute of Community Ophthalmology (ICO), Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex campus, Chattogram, Bangladesh)

  • Dr. Homayon Kabir

    (Long-term Fellow (Pediatric Ophthalmology), Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex (CEITC), Chattogram, Bangladesh)

  • Dr. Farzana Akter Chowdhury

    (Consultant, Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex (CEITC), Chattogram, Bangladesh)

  • Dr. Tasmin Akter

    (Assistant Surgeon, Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex (CEITC), Chattogram, Bangladesh)

Abstract

Purpose: To determine the long-term surgical outcome of large angle exotropia using Hang back procedure in children. Methods: 40 eyes of 20 exotropia patients underwent bilateral lateral rectus muscles recession using Hang-back procedure were retrospectively reviewed. Age range of the patients were 12-16 years, and mean age was 14±0.5 years. Distant exotropia was targeted for surgical correction. Pre-operative and post-operative orthoptic assessment, cycloplegic refraction and fundoscopy were done. All patients underwent bilateral lateral rectus muscles recession (BLR) with Hang back procedure and were reviewed 1 week, 4 weeks, 3 months and 6 months interval. Results: Out of 20 patients, 8 (40%) were male and 12 (60%) were female. Pre-operative distant deviations were 40-50PD exotropia. Post-operatively satisfactory alignments were obtained in patients having 40 PD and 45PD exotropia at final follow up. Remaining 2 patients having 50PD exotropia showed 10PD exotropia at final follow up. Conclusion: Hang back technique is a simple, safe and effective procedure for bilateral lateral rectus muscle recession in large angle exotropia in children.

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  • Dr. Nasimul Gani Chowdhury & Dr. Afrina Khanam & Dr. Homayon Kabir & Dr. Farzana Akter Chowdhury & Dr. Tasmin Akter, 2025. "Long Term Surgical Outcome of Large Angle Exotropia Using Hang Back Procedure," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(15), pages 241-245, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:15:p:241-245
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