Congenital iris coloboma repair using a modified McCannel suture technique.
OBJECTIVE
To report a repair of congenital iris coloboma using a modified McCannel suture technique.


METHODS
Interventional case report.


METHODS
Retrospective intervention procedure.


RESULTS
Postoperative repair resulted in restoration of pupil, anterior support of posterior chamber intraocular lens, and improved appearance.


CONCLUSIONS
The modified McCannel suture technique provides acceptable functional and cosmetic repair of congenital iris colobomas.
Blackmon
Douglas M
DM
Emory Eye Center, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA.
Lambert
Scott R
SR
D002387:Cataract Extraction; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003103:Coloboma / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007498:Iris / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000002:abnormalities; D011126:Polypropylenes; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures; D014792:Visual Acuity
D011126:Polypropylenes