Frequency of Extraction of Releasable Sutures after Trabeculectomy
Authors:
J. Hornová; D. Nováková
Authors‘ workplace:
Oční klinika FN KV a 3. LF UK, Praha, přednosta prof. MUDr. P. Kuchynka, CSc.
Published in:
Čes. a slov. Oftal., , 2001, No. 5, p. 334-339
Category:
Overview
Purpose:
To find out the frequency and time of extraction of releasable sutures(RS) in the first and second operated eye.Methods: In a retrospective study, 40 patients with primary open glaucoma werefollowed. Patients underwent trabeculectomy with two RS on both eyes. Thetrabeculectomy was perfomed by the same surgeon and by the identical method.Results: It was not necessary to remove RS postoperatively in 30% of the firstoperated eyes and in 35% of the second operated eyes. One RS was removed in37,5% of the first and 32,5% of the second eyes. Two RS were removed equally in32,5% of both eyes. The differences of RS extraction on the first and on the secondeye were not significant (p = 0.76).The extraction time was similar in both eyes, too.Conclusion: There is no difference between the first and second operated eyeregarding the frequency and time of extraction RS.
Key words:
glaucoma, releasable suture, trabeculectomy
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