title: The drawstring temporary tarsorrhaphy technique.
abstract: Tarsorrhaphy is used for the treatment of severe ocular surface disorders and cases of ocular exposure. Temporary tarsorrhaphy has been shown to aid in the healing of corneal epithelial defects. A variety of temporary techniques have been suggested that allow closure for epithelial healing but also allow access to the eye. The drawstring temporary tarsorrhaphy uses rubber bolsters and 6-0 prolene sutures passed through the eyelid margin. This modification of the temporary tarsorrhaphy allows for complete closure of the eyelids while providing easy opening and closing. In addition, this technique is easy to perform in almost any setting.
authors.affiliation: UIHC, Department of Ophthalmology, 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242-1091, USA. thomas-oetting@uiowa.edu
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kitchens
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kinder
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Oetting
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D011126:Polypropylenes; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D011126:Polypropylenes