title: Anterior synechiolysis after keratoplasty.
abstract: Anterior synechiae that develop following keratoplasty may induce immunological graft rejection or graft failure. Current surgical techniques designed to remove the synechiae early on are quite cumbersome. We describe a simple technique of anterior synechiolysis, performed 1 to 4 weeks postoperatively, using a bent 26-gauge needle, that proved safe and effective in seven cases. The only complication was a hyphema in one case. None of the synechiae had recurred at the final follow up at 3 months.
authors.affiliation: Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Vajpayee
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Taherian
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Honavar
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Negi
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000867:Anterior Chamber / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007499:Iris Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D015948:Keratoplasty, Penetrating / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008747:Methylcellulose / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009339:Needles; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D008747:Methylcellulose