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. 2021 Dec 1;47(12):e93-e97.
doi: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000000800.

Suture-needle snare for scleral fixation

Eric Weinlander  1 , Austin Nakatsuka, Amy Lin
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Suture-needle snare for scleral fixation

Eric Weinlander et al. J Cataract Refract Surg. .

Abstract

Current scleral suture fixation techniques pose challenges for highly complex eyes. A scleral suture fixation technique using a snare that is fashioned out of a 27-gauge needle and 8-0 nylon suture is described. This technique is well-suited for scleral suture fixation in complex eyes because it reduces risk factors for intraoperative and postoperative complications, simplifies intraocular maneuvers, minimizes surgical trauma, and does not require specialized microinstrumentation.

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