title: Radial buckling of posterior retinal tears.
abstract: We devised a method for safely placing mattress sutures for radial scleral buckling of posterior retinal holes. The ability to pass the needle in the anteroposterior direction, as well as the ability to tie the posterior ends of the mattress suture anteriorly where they are easily accessible, makes this method of placing the mattress suture safe and effective for posterior radial buckles.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D012591:Scleral Buckling / Q000379:methods*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013536:Suture Techniques
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers