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A New Self-sealing Needle for Iris Suture Fixation

A New Self-sealing Needle for Iris Suture Fixation Abstract • We adapted a 27-gauge, 0.75-in needle for the placement of iris fixation sutures. The needle requires neither the formation of a paracentesis nor a sclerotomy site. Additionally, the self-sealing nature of the needle tract eliminates the need for closure of the entry site. We have found this instrument to be helpful in the rapid, atraumatic placement of iris fixation sutures. References 1. Machemer R. A new concept for vitreous surgery, II: surgical technique and complications . Am J Ophthalmol . 1972;74:1022-1033. 2. Michels RG. Vitrectomy techniques in retinal reattachment surgery . Ophthalmology . 1979; 86:556-585.Crossref 3. Stern WH. Argon laser photomydriasis during vitrectomy surgery . Am J Ophthalmol . 1985; 99:366-367. 4. James WA Jr, de Roetth A, Forbes M, L'Esperance FA. Argon laser photomydriasis . Am J Ophthalmol . 1976;81:62-70. 5. McReynolds WU. Pupil dilator for phacoemulsification . In: Emery JM, Paton D, eds. Current Concepts in Cataract Surgery: Selected Proceedings of the Fourth Biennial Cataract Surgical Congress . St Louis, Mo: CV Mosby Co; 1976;118-119. 6. Eckardt C. Pupillary stretching: a new procedure in vitreous surgery . Retina . 1985;5:235-238.Crossref 7. Eckardt C. A modified technique for pupillary stretching . Dev Ophthalmol . 1987;14:32-36. 8. Zivojnovic R. Surgical techniques . In: Silicone Oil in Vitreoretinal Surgery . Dordrecht, the Netherlands: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers; 1987:126. 9. Madeira D, Stern WH. Iris suture hook for pupillary dilation in vitreoretinal surgery . Am J Ophthalmol . 1988;106:743-745. 10. McCuen BW, Hickingbotham D, Tsai M, de Juan E. Temporary iris fixation with a micro-iris retractor . Arch Ophthalmol . 1989;107:925-927.Crossref http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Ophthalmology American Medical Association

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Publisher
American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1990 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
0003-9950
eISSN
1538-3687
DOI
10.1001/archopht.1990.01070070132051
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Abstract

Abstract • We adapted a 27-gauge, 0.75-in needle for the placement of iris fixation sutures. The needle requires neither the formation of a paracentesis nor a sclerotomy site. Additionally, the self-sealing nature of the needle tract eliminates the need for closure of the entry site. We have found this instrument to be helpful in the rapid, atraumatic placement of iris fixation sutures. References 1. Machemer R. A new concept for vitreous surgery, II: surgical technique and complications . Am J Ophthalmol . 1972;74:1022-1033. 2. Michels RG. Vitrectomy techniques in retinal reattachment surgery . Ophthalmology . 1979; 86:556-585.Crossref 3. Stern WH. Argon laser photomydriasis during vitrectomy surgery . Am J Ophthalmol . 1985; 99:366-367. 4. James WA Jr, de Roetth A, Forbes M, L'Esperance FA. Argon laser photomydriasis . Am J Ophthalmol . 1976;81:62-70. 5. McReynolds WU. Pupil dilator for phacoemulsification . In: Emery JM, Paton D, eds. Current Concepts in Cataract Surgery: Selected Proceedings of the Fourth Biennial Cataract Surgical Congress . St Louis, Mo: CV Mosby Co; 1976;118-119. 6. Eckardt C. Pupillary stretching: a new procedure in vitreous surgery . Retina . 1985;5:235-238.Crossref 7. Eckardt C. A modified technique for pupillary stretching . Dev Ophthalmol . 1987;14:32-36. 8. Zivojnovic R. Surgical techniques . In: Silicone Oil in Vitreoretinal Surgery . Dordrecht, the Netherlands: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers; 1987:126. 9. Madeira D, Stern WH. Iris suture hook for pupillary dilation in vitreoretinal surgery . Am J Ophthalmol . 1988;106:743-745. 10. McCuen BW, Hickingbotham D, Tsai M, de Juan E. Temporary iris fixation with a micro-iris retractor . Arch Ophthalmol . 1989;107:925-927.Crossref

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Archives of OphthalmologyAmerican Medical Association

Published: May 1, 1990

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