Journal article
The drawstring temporary tarsorrhaphy technique
Archives of ophthalmology (1960), Vol.120(2), pp.187-190
02/2002
DOI: 10.1001/archopht.120.2.187
PMID: 11831921
Abstract
Tarsorrhaphy is used for the treatment of severe ocular surface disorders and cases of ocular exposure. Temporary tarsorrhaphy has been shown to aid in the healing of corneal epithelial defects. A variety of temporary techniques have been suggested that allow closure for epithelial healing but also allow access to the eye. The drawstring temporary tarsorrhaphy uses rubber bolsters and 6-0 prolene sutures passed through the eyelid margin. This modification of the temporary tarsorrhaphy allows for complete closure of the eyelids while providing easy opening and closing. In addition, this technique is easy to perform in almost any setting.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- The drawstring temporary tarsorrhaphy technique
- Creators
- John Kitchens - UIHC, Department of Ophthalmology, 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242-1091, USA. thomas-oetting@uiowa.eduJohn KinderThomas Oetting
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Archives of ophthalmology (1960), Vol.120(2), pp.187-190
- DOI
- 10.1001/archopht.120.2.187
- PMID
- 11831921
- NLM abbreviation
- Arch Ophthalmol
- ISSN
- 0003-9950
- eISSN
- 1538-3601
- Publisher
- American Medical Association; United States
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 02/2002
- Academic Unit
- Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
- Record Identifier
- 9983979917002771
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