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. 2013 Oct;17(5):524-7.
doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2013.06.015.

A new, removable, sliding noose for adjustable-suture strabismus surgery

Emily K Deschler  1 , Kristina Irsch, Kristina L Guyton, David L Guyton
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A new, removable, sliding noose for adjustable-suture strabismus surgery

Emily K Deschler et al. J AAPOS. 2013 Oct.

Abstract

We describe a new removable sliding polyglactin 910 suture noose for postoperative suture adjustment following extraocular muscle surgery. No excess suture material remains after adjustment has been completed, helping to reduce discomfort, inflammation, and scarring. We have used this noose with the cul-de-sac conjunctival incision in approximately 360 patients over a period of 18 months. This report details how to fashion, use, and remove the noose.

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