The clinical evaluation of 9-0 and 10-0 monofilament Polyglactin 910 absorbable suture for corneal surgery

The 9-0 or 10-0 monofilament Polyglactin 910 absorbable (Vicryl) suture was utilized in combination with 10-0 nylon suture for 35 patients undergoing corneal surgery in order to evaluate the clinical usefulness of a very fine absorbable suture material. The maintenance of wound approximation, degree...

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Published inOphthalmic surgery Vol. 10; no. 1; p. 50
Main Author Cowden, J W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1979
Subjects
Cataract Extraction
Conjunctiva - surgery
Cornea - surgery
Corneal Injuries
Corneal Transplantation
Humans
Polyglactin 910
Polymers
Suture Techniques
Sutures - standards
Wound Healing
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Summary:The 9-0 or 10-0 monofilament Polyglactin 910 absorbable (Vicryl) suture was utilized in combination with 10-0 nylon suture for 35 patients undergoing corneal surgery in order to evaluate the clinical usefulness of a very fine absorbable suture material. The maintenance of wound approximation, degree of tissue reaction, and rate of absorption were observed along with any adverse effects. Adequate wound closure was maintained in all cases. Little tissue reaction was present in the cornea although a slightly increased healing time was observed for the corneal epithelium in five cases. Absorption was complete within six weeks. The clinical usefulness appears to be in patients who might avoid an additional general anesthetic for suture removal by using the absorbable 10-0 Vicryl for small corneal lacerations and incisions.
ISSN:0022-023X