Repair of iridodialysis using 8-0 polypropylene

Semin Ophthalmol. 2014 May;29(3):159-62. doi: 10.3109/08820538.2013.796395. Epub 2013 Jul 23.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Eye Injuries, Penetrating / etiology
  • Eye Injuries, Penetrating / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Iris / injuries*
  • Iris Diseases / etiology
  • Iris Diseases / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures*
  • Polypropylenes*
  • Suture Techniques
  • Sutures*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / etiology
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / surgery*

Substances

  • Polypropylenes