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. 1993 Aug;24(8):554-5.

Suture use in pediatric cataract surgery: a survey

J B Lavrich  1 , D S Goldberg, L B Nelson
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  • PMID: 8233322

Suture use in pediatric cataract surgery: a survey

J B Lavrich et al. Ophthalmic Surg. 1993 Aug.

Abstract

Many different sutures have been advocated for use in closing the corneoscleral incision during cataract surgery. We surveyed 354 North American pediatric ophthalmologists to find out the type of suture they use for pediatric cataract surgery and any associated complications. Of the sutures indicated in the 244 (69%) surveys returned, 10-0 nylon sutures were the most popular choice despite a relatively large number of related complications and the occasional need for general anesthesia to remove them.

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