Electrocoaptation conjunctival closure in retinal detachment surgery.
This report describes the method of electrocoaptation, a sutureless technique for closure of the conjunctiva, in 75 patients who underwent primary scleral buckling or vitrectomy procedures. The technique is safe, rapid, easily performed, and results in a secure wound that heals well.
D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000601:surgery*; D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000601:surgery*; D012591:Scleral Buckling / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013525:Surgical Instruments