[Long-term follow-ups of iris sutures (author's transl]. 1979

C Hallermann, and G Mackensen

Previous reports from the Freiburg Eye Clinic concerning surgical techniques and experiences with iris sutures are complemented by this description of long-term follow-ups (up to 8 years, 6 1/2 years on average) of a random selection of 65 eye which underwent surgery. There were no harmful reactions to the suture of the suture material (nylon, 30 micrometers). Three-fourths of the eyes examined presented with tissue bridges, indicating fibroblastic unification of the sutured tissues. Even where there was preoperative atrophy of the connected iris parts (following glaucoma attacks with iris infarction) the connection remained stable over the years. These long-term follow-up findings support earlier recommendations concerning indication and surgical technique.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007498 Iris The most anterior portion of the uveal layer, separating the anterior chamber from the posterior. It consists of two layers - the stroma and the pigmented epithelium. Color of the iris depends on the amount of melanin in the stroma on reflection from the pigmented epithelium.
D005500 Follow-Up Studies Studies in which individuals or populations are followed to assess the outcome of exposures, procedures, or effects of a characteristic, e.g., occurrence of disease. Followup Studies,Follow Up Studies,Follow-Up Study,Followup Study,Studies, Follow-Up,Studies, Followup,Study, Follow-Up,Study, Followup
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013536 Suture Techniques Techniques for securing together the edges of a wound, with loops of thread or similar materials (SUTURES). Suture Technics,Suture Technic,Suture Technique,Technic, Suture,Technics, Suture,Technique, Suture,Techniques, Suture

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