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A new, removable, sliding noose for adjustable-suture strabismus surgery
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A new, removable, sliding noose for adjustable-suture strabismus surgery

Emily K. Deschler, Kristina Irsch, Kristina L. Guyton and David L. Guyton
Journal of AAPOS, Vol.17(5), pp.524-527
10/01/2013
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2013.06.015
PMID: 24160975

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Abstract

We describe a new removable sliding polyglactin 910 suture noose for postoperative suture adjustment following extraocular muscle surgery. No excess suture material remains after adjustment has been completed, helping to reduce discomfort, inflammation, and scarring. We have used this noose with the cul-de-sac conjunctival incision in approximately 360 patients over a period of 18 months. This report details how to fashion, use, and remove the noose.
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