Repair of iridodialysis using 8-0 polypropylene

Daǧlioǧlu M. C., Coşkun M., Ilhan N., Ayintap E., Tuzcu E. A., Ilhan Ö., ...More

Seminars in Ophthalmology, vol.29, no.3, pp.159-162, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.3109/08820538.2013.796395
  • Journal Name: Seminars in Ophthalmology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.159-162
  • Keywords: 27-gauge needle, 8-0 polypropylene suture, Iridodialysis, Ocular trauma, Repair
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: Investigate the effectiveness of repair of iridodialysis with 8-0 polypropylene. Methods: We present four cases of traumatic iridodialysis that were repaired by 8-0 polypropylene suture. Results: Better iris reposition and stability were achieved with 8-0 polypropylene suture despite wide degree traumatic iridodialysis in all patients. Conclusion: In this study, we used 8-0 polypropylene suture, which is thicker, cheaper, and more durable than 10-0 sutures. We suggest that usage of 8-0 polypropylene sutures may provide better iris repositioning. © 2014 Informa Healthcare USA, Inc. All rights reserved.