The Use of the Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl) 8-0 Sutures in Cataract Extraction and Trabeculectomy Surgery.
- Author:
Sang Wook RHEE
1
;
Kyung Hun LEE
Author Information
1. Departmant of Ophthalmology, St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Medical College, Seoul Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Cataract Extraction*;
Cataract*;
Nylons;
Polyglactin 910*;
Silk;
Sutures*;
Trabeculectomy*
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1978;19(1):43-47
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The ideal suture for use in ophthalmic surgery is one that is fine yet strong, non-irritant, and non allergic, predictably and reliably absorbed after a suitable period of time, and with good knot holding properties. Polyglactin (Vicryl) 8-0 suture, newly developed absorbable suture was used in 10 cases of cataract extractions and trabeculectomy, The results were excellent with minimal complications. comparing with ordinary 10-0 monofilament nylon or 8-0 virgin silk.
