New technique for iridodialysis correction: Single-knot sewing-machine suture.
Iridodialysis is a common occurrence after trauma and can be the source of considerable morbidity for the patients. Several options to repair iridodialysis are described in the literature. We present a new technique-a single-thread single-knot suture. This simple approach does not require special material and uses a single thread and a single knot, avoiding the need for using multiple sutures or placing multiple knots. We used this technique in several patients, and it appears to be an effective alternative to iridodialysis repair.



None of the authors has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.
From the Ophthalmology Unit/Centro de Responsabilidade Integrado de Oftalmologia (Silva, Póvoa, Lobo, Murta) and the Faculty of Medicine of University of Coimbra (Lobo, Murta), Coimbra, Portugal. Electronic address: joaoluisbsilva@gmail.com.
João Luis
JL
Silva
From the Ophthalmology Unit/Centro de Responsabilidade Integrado de Oftalmologia (Silva, Póvoa, Lobo, Murta) and the Faculty of Medicine of University of Coimbra (Lobo, Murta), Coimbra, Portugal.
João
J
Póvoa
From the Ophthalmology Unit/Centro de Responsabilidade Integrado de Oftalmologia (Silva, Póvoa, Lobo, Murta) and the Faculty of Medicine of University of Coimbra (Lobo, Murta), Coimbra, Portugal.
Conceição
C
Lobo
From the Ophthalmology Unit/Centro de Responsabilidade Integrado de Oftalmologia (Silva, Póvoa, Lobo, Murta) and the Faculty of Medicine of University of Coimbra (Lobo, Murta), Coimbra, Portugal.
Joaquim
J
Murta
D006801:Humans; D007498:Iris / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures