Venkataraman P, Shroff A. Suture manipulation post-trabeculectomy: A practical guide.
Indian J Ophthalmol 2023;
71:2631. [PMID:
37322725 PMCID:
PMC10418029 DOI:
10.4103/ijo.ijo_336_23]
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Abstract
Background
Trabeculectomy is the gold standard filtration surgery for diverting aqueous from anterior chamber to the subconjunctival space. More than the surgery, postoperative follow-ups and management of the blebs play a critical role in the long-term success. This video is aimed at showing the real-world management of blebs postoperatively.
Purpose
This video will serve as a practical guide to the postoperative management of trabeculectomy blebs with specific focus on the suture manipulation.
Synopsis
This video will demonstrate various suturing techniques of trabeculectomy and their manipulation in the postoperative period. Complications related to each will be discussed.
Highlights
We demonstrate how to place and remove, releasable, and fixed sutures. We also address the practical points on why and when to remove the sutures. Suture-related complications and their management have been shown along with practical examples.
Video Link
https://youtu.be/2WFQJAPyOvY.
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