Anterior approach ptosis surgery: comparison of absorbable polyglactin sutures and non-absorbable polyester sutures. Does Vicryl stand the test of time?

CONCLUSION: The use of non-absorbable Ethibond sutures to advance the levator aponeurosis onto the tarsal plate in primary ptosis surgery is associated with improved long-term success and reduced need for secondary surgery.PMID:34334084 | DOI:10.1080/01676830.2021.1958873

Source: Orbit - August 2, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Gemma S L Manasseh Samantha V Hunt Helen Garrott Rebecca L Ford Richard Caesar Richard A Harrad Source Type: research