title: Sodium hyaluronate (Healon) in the repair of perforating injuries of the eye.
abstract: Sodium hyaluronate (Healon) is a valuable adjunct in anterior segment surgery following trauma, including surgical induced trauma. The application of a few principles permits a wide variety of techniques.
mesh_terms: D003103:Coloboma / Q000601:surgery; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007429:Intraocular Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D007498:Iris / Q000293:injuries; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000293:injuries; D013536:Suture Techniques; D000267:Tissue Adhesions; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000293:injuries; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D006820:Hyaluronic Acid