title: Suture use in pediatric cataract surgery: a survey.
abstract: Many different sutures have been advocated for use in closing the corneoscleral incision during cataract surgery. We surveyed 354 North American pediatric ophthalmologists to find out the type of suture they use for pediatric cataract surgery and any associated complications. Of the sutures indicated in the 244 (69%) surveys returned, 10-0 nylon sutures were the most popular choice despite a relatively large number of related complications and the occasional need for general anesthesia to remove them.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pa 19107.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Lavrich
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Goldberg
authors.forename: L B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Nelson
mesh_terms: D002387:Cataract Extraction; D002648:Child; D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery; D003625:Data Collection; D006801:Humans; D009656:North America; D009757:Nylons; D009885:Ophthalmology; D010372:Pediatrics; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery; D013537:Sutures / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D009757:Nylons