Comparative evaluation of coated and uncoated polyglactin 910 in cataract and muscle surgery.

Abstract

This study describes the intraoperative and postoperative performance of coated and uncoated Polyglactin 910 in cataract and muscle surgery. The evaluation represents an animal and clinical comparison of 5-0 coated and uncoated Polyglactin 910 in 50 muscle cases and 7-0 coated and uncoated Polyglactin 910 in 150 cataract cases. Both Polyglactin 910 sutures provided high tensile strength, good knot security, batch-to-batch uniformity, ease of handling, minimal reaction, and a predictable absorption rate. Improvements noted in the coated suture were: (1) easier passage through tissue, (2) less chatter in tying, (3) fewer instances of premature tie, and (4) decreased tendency to incarcerate tissue.

• Authors: J E Blaydes, J Berry
• Journal: Ophthalmic surgery (Ophthalmic Surg) Vol. 11 Issue 11 Pg. 790-3 (Nov 1980) ISSN: 0022-023X [Print] United States
• PMID: 7005799 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Polymers
• Polyglactin 910

Topics

• Absorption
• Cataract Extraction (instrumentation, methods)
• Evaluation Studies as Topic
• Humans
• Intraoperative Period
• Oculomotor Muscles (surgery)
• Polyglactin 910
• Polymers
• Postoperative Period
• Solubility
• Suture Techniques (instrumentation)
• Sutures
• Tensile Strength