Experimental suture studies in strabismus surgery
- 1 January 1976
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Albrecht von Graefes Archiv für Ophthalmologie
- Vol. 201 (1), 11-17
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00410143
Abstract
We described a method for measuring the in vivo tensile strength of the muscle-scleral junction in rabbits. Data obtained on the reattachment time of extraocular muscles after recession and resection operations indicate the rate of healing is similar for both operations. Adequate wound healing is present by the 5th day after surgery, and sutures are probably unnecessary after 8 to 9 days. An ideal suture for strabismus surgery would be one that retains its strength during the first 8 to 9 days following surgery, then undergoes rapid absorption. Beschreibung einer Methode, um in vivo die Anheftungsstärke zwischen Muskeln und Sklera in Ratten zu messen. Die erhaltenen Werte für die Anwachsungszeit von extraokularen Muskeln nach Rücklagerung und Resektion zeigen, daß die Heilungsrate für beide Operationen etwa gleich ist. Eine ausreichende Wundheilung ist vorhanden um den 5. Tag nach der Operation, und die Nähte sind wahrscheinlich nicht mehr erforderlich nach 8–9 Tagen. Eine ideale Naht für Strabismuschirurgie sollte eine solche sein, die ihre Stärke bis zum 8.–9. Tag nach der Operation beibehält, um dann schnell absorbiert zu werden.Keywords
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