Cauterization technique for suture erosion in transscleralfixation of intraocular lenses
| Autor: | Xu-Ting Hu, Zong-Duan Zhang, Rong Zhou, Qin-Tuo Pan |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
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| Zdroj: | International Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol 6, Iss 6, Pp 892-894 (2013) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2222-3959 2227-4898 |
| DOI: | 10.3980/j.issn.2222-3959.2013.06.27 |
| Popis: | Transscleral suturing is a commonly applied technique to fix intraocular implants in the sulcus. A major problem after transscleral implantation is suture erosion that normally happens in the late post-surgery period and may result in an increased incidence of endophthalmitis. Here we describe an original cauterization method by using a glass rod to melt the exposed suture end without damaging the suture knot in the sclera to avoid suture exposure in sclera-fixed IOL implantation. This is a simple, quick and effective technique that can be performed without conjunctiva incisions and will help to reduce suture erosion related complications. |
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