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Alan W McInnes1, John R Burroughs, Richard L Anderson

  • 1John Moran Eye Center, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah. awmacinnes@hotmail.com

American Journal of Ophthalmology
|August 1, 2006
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A new bolsterless temporary tarsorrhaphy technique offers a faster, simpler alternative to traditional methods. This suture technique successfully maintains corneal coverage with fewer complications, making it a superior option for eyelid surgeries.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Oculoplastic Surgery

Background:

  • Traditional temporary tarsorrhaphy often utilizes bolsters.
  • Bolsters can lead to complications such as eyelid margin necrosis, irregularities, and lash loss due to vascular compromise.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel technique for performing a bolsterless temporary tarsorrhaphy.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of this technique compared to traditional methods.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of surgical technique.
  • Description of the temporary suture tarsorrhaphy (TST) involving a suture through the posterior lamella of both eyelids.
  • TST performed after eyelid or socket surgery.

Main Results:

  • Over 15 years, TST was performed on >1000 patients.

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  • Successful corneal coverage was achieved in all but four eyes.
  • Minor complications requiring suture replacement occurred in two patients due to tissue erosion and two due to posterior suture placement causing corneal irritation.

    • Conclusions:

    • The TST is functionally equivalent or superior to traditional bolster temporary tarsorrhaphy.
    • TST is faster, simpler, and requires fewer materials.
    • TST avoids the risks associated with bolsters, offering improved patient outcomes.