Congenital iris coloboma repair using a modified McCannel suture technique.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To report a repair of congenital iris coloboma using a modified McCannel suture technique.

DESIGN:

Interventional case report.

METHODS:

Retrospective intervention procedure.

RESULTS:

Postoperative repair resulted in restoration of pupil, anterior support of posterior chamber intraocular lens, and improved appearance.

CONCLUSIONS:

The modified McCannel suture technique provides acceptable functional and cosmetic repair of congenital iris colobomas.

• Authors: Douglas M Blackmon, Scott R Lambert
• Journal: American journal of ophthalmology (Am J Ophthalmol) Vol. 135 Issue 5 Pg. 730-2 (May 2003) ISSN: 0002-9394 [Print] United States
• PMID: 12719095 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)

Chemical References

• Polypropylenes

Topics

• Cataract Extraction
• Child, Preschool
• Coloboma (surgery)
• Female
• Humans
• Iris (abnormalities, surgery)
• Lens Implantation, Intraocular
• Lens, Crystalline (abnormalities)
• Polypropylenes
• Retrospective Studies
• Suture Techniques
• Sutures
• Visual Acuity