Suture burial technique in scleral fixation.
The end of a scleral fixation suture may erode through the conjunctiva and become exposed. To avoid this, a scleral flap, autologous cornea, dura mater, or fascia lata patches have been used to cover the ends, and rotation of the knot into the tissue has been reported. An alternative technique to bury the end of the suture is described.
Baykara
Mehmet
M
Department of Ophthalmology, Uludag University School of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey. mehmetbaykara@hotmail.com
D006801:Humans; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular / Q000379:methods*; D011126:Polypropylenes; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures
D011126:Polypropylenes