Complications of 10-0 nylon sutures.

Abstract

Three cases are presented which document the finding that 10-0 monofilament nylon suture may cut through corneal tissue after a coup or contrecoup injury to a recently operated eye. The authors speculate that a larger gauge suture does not have the tendency to cut through recently operated corneal tissue as easily as 10-0 monifilament nylon. The authors recommend the use of a larger gauge suture in closing corneal incisions in persons whom the surgeon feels are at a greater postoperative traumatic risk.

• Authors: R H Stewart, R L Kimbrough
• Journal: Ophthalmic surgery (Ophthalmic Surg) Vol. 10 Issue 7 Pg. 19-21 (Jul 1979) ISSN: 0022-023X [Print] United States
• PMID: 481858 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Nylons

Topics

• Aged
• Cataract Extraction
• Child
• Cornea (surgery)
• Eye Injuries (surgery)
• Humans
• Lenses, Intraocular
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Nylons
• Postoperative Complications
• Sutures (adverse effects, standards)