[Intracameral suturing technique using the Kawano cannula].
BACKGROUND
Intracameral suturing procedures are often so difficult that new techniques need to be devised.


METHODS
A case of photophobia caused by the pupillary distortion after anterior chamber lens implantation in cataract surgery with vitreous loss.


RESULTS
In contrast to use of the healon cannula, pupilloplasty was more easily and safely performed using the Kawano irrigation cannula (M-91, Inami, Tokyo) by supporting and/or pressing the iris with the wide, flat distal end of the instrument, and also by inserting the needle end into the cannula through the large created port.


CONCLUSIONS
The Kawano irrigation cannula is a safe and useful tool in intraocular suturing procedures.
Kawano
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Kawano Eye Center, 6-3 Yokobaba-cho, Sendai 895-0023, Japan.
Yamagiri
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007498:Iris / Q000601:surgery*; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011681:Pupil Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques