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Cornea: suturing
Introduction
- Penetrating corneal injuries must be repaired to provide watertight seal.
Uses
- Corneal trauma.
- Corneal repair following intraocular surgery.
Alternative techniques
- Conjunctival pedicle flap for descemetocele.
- Cyanoacrylate glue repairing corneal defect.
Procedure
- Depends on skill of surgeon, availability of magnification and extent of wound.
Decision taking
Criteria for choosing test
- Ensure no foreign body present in anterior chamber before closing wound.
Requirements
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Preparation
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Technique
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Aftercare
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Outcomes
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource
Other sources of information
- Petersen-Jones S & Crispin S (2002) BSAVA Manual of Small Animal Ophthalmology. 2nd edn. British Small Animal Veterinary Association. ISBN 0 905214 54 4