Use of isobutyl cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive to stabilize mucous membrane grafts in total socket reconstruction.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a technique to secure a mucous membrane graft to a custom conformer during reconstruction of the conjunctival fornices and socket.


METHODS
A cyanoacrylate-based tissue glue was used instead of sutures to secure the mucous membrane graft to the conformer.


RESULTS
The adhesion between the graft and the conformer weakens over time, permitting easy removal of the conformer from the socket 6 to 12 weeks postoperatively. No complications were encountered in six patients in whom this technique was used.


CONCLUSIONS
Using a cyanoacrylate-based tissue glue is simpler and quicker than suturing a mucous membrane graft.
Gallemore
R P
RP
Jules Stein Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, University of California at Los Angeles, 90095, USA.
Green
J
J
Shorr
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N
Goldberg
R A
RA
D002015:Bucrylate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000637:transplantation*; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D009915:Orbit / Q000187:drug effects / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D014014:Tissue Adhesives; D002015:Bucrylate