title: [Suitability of resorbable sutures in the treatment of corneal wounds].
abstract: In a series of cataract operations with a corneal incision PDS 10-0 absorbable sutures were tested. In contrast to deeper PDS sutures, such as are used in corneoscleral incisions, the corneal sutures opened as early as between 13 and 30 days postoperatively in 5 out of 7 cases. Postoperative irritation was more severe and lasted longer than is usual when non absorbable sutures are used. This was probably caused by ends of the thread which had not yet been absorbed, resulting in a foreign body irritation of long duration. Altogether, absorbable PDS 10-0 sutures are only suitable for corneal wound closure to a limited extent.
mesh_terms: D000042:Absorption; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D016687:Polydioxanone; D011091:Polyesters; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D011091:Polyesters; D016687:Polydioxanone
vernacular_title: Uber die Eignung resorbierbarer Fäden (PDS) zur Versorgung von Hornhautwunden.