Corneal sutures: is routine removal really necessary?
Three groups of patients were reviewed 1, 2 and 3 years after extracapsular cataract extraction to assess the incidence of problems related to nylon corneal sutures and the need for suture removal. A large percentage of patients were found to have suture-related problems and required or had previously undergone suture removal. These findings are analysed. The potential risk of sight-threatening pathology associated with corneal sutures that are left in situ suggests that routine suture removal about 3 months after surgery is to be recommended.
Department of Ophthalmology, West Norwich Hospital, UK.
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Danjoux
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Reck
D001251:Astigmatism / Q000517:prevention & control; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000209:etiology; D003315:Cornea; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction; D006801:Humans; D013537:Sutures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors