title: Traction suture for canalicular lacerations.
abstract: Maintaining good wound closure in canalicular lacerations is difficult because of the horizontal tension exerted by the orbicularis muscle on the wound. A method of placing a deep medial canthal traction suture through the medial orbital periosteum to aid in maintaining good wound approximation is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Oculoplastic Clinic, University of Arizona, Tucson.
authors.forename: N C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Ahl
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques