The quadrate suture. A new technique for temporary intraoperative mydriasis.
A simple, quick, effective, and atraumatic closed suturing technique for producing and maintaining intraoperative pupillary dilation is described. Readily available sutures, needles, and syringes are used in a way that eliminates the need for paracenteses, sclerotomies, and special equipment.
Fisk
M J
MJ
Cairns
J D
JD
D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D015878:Mydriasis / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014821:Vitrectomy