title: Groove-maker for cataract surgery.
abstract: The making of a groove in cataract surgery and the preplacement of one or more sutures into the groove has been advocated by many surgeons. An instrument that facilitates the performance of the surgical groove is introduced. This instrument, a modification of a corneal trephine, provides a neat, smooth groove of adjustable depth.
mesh_terms: D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques