Repair of Iridodialysis by Riveting with Double-Flanged Polypropylene Suture

Three patients with iridodialysis were recruited. A 6-0 polypropylene suture was cut to the proper length and flanged by cautery. A long (19 mm) ultra-thin 30G needle was inserted in the anterior chamber from the sclera around the iris and penetrated in the dialyzed iris, then exiting through the cornea on the contralateral side. The flanged polypropylene suture was inserted in the needle from the unflanged side. After the 30G needle was withdrawn, the flanged suture remained, passing the dialyzed iris and sclera.
Source: Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Source Type: research