title: A granny-style slip knot for use in eye surgery.
abstract: An adjustable knot for use in ocular surgery is described herein. The first part of the knot is a granny knot, which allows tension to be adjusted. The advantages of this knot are: 1) ease of tying; 2) adjustability; and 3) small size of the knot.
authors.affiliation: University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville 37920.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.forename: G O
authors.initials: GO
authors.lastname: Waring
mesh_terms: D001251:Astigmatism / Q000517:prevention & control; D016039:Corneal Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D013536:Suture Techniques