Results of a double running suture in penetrating keratoplasty performed on keratoconus patients.
Parallel running 10-0 and 11-0 nylon sutures were used in 76 consecutive penetrating keratoplasties on patients with keratoconus. Removal of the 10-0 suture at eight to 12 weeks allowed for early visual rehabilitation postoperatively. The use of various trephine sizes and the use of a bridle suture versus a scleral ring were evaluated by several visual parameters. The incidence of complications with the double running suture was not greater than that obtained with other suture techniques.
D001251:Astigmatism / Q000209:etiology; D016039:Corneal Transplantation; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006801:Humans; D007640:Keratoconus / Q000601:surgery*; D009757:Nylons; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects; D013537:Sutures; D014792:Visual Acuity
D009757:Nylons