title: Temporary suture tarsorrhaphy after penetrating keratoplasty.
abstract: Persistent donor corneal epithelial defects following penetrating keratoplasty may lead to graft failure. We herein describe a method for providing corneal protection using a temporary suture tarsorrhaphy. This technique is simple and completely reversible, and it allows continued observation and instillation of topical medication during the postoperative period.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Koenig
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Harris
mesh_terms: D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D015948:Keratoplasty, Penetrating; D013536:Suture Techniques