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Should nylon corneal sutures be routinely removed?

H Jackson1, R Bosanquet

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne.

The British Journal of Ophthalmology
|November 1, 1991
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Routine removal of 10/0 nylon corneal sutures is recommended within one year after cataract surgery. A high incidence of broken sutures and related complications were observed in patients two and three years post-operation.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Complications
  • Corneal Surgery

Background:

  • Cataract extraction frequently involves corneal incisions closed with sutures.
  • Nylon sutures are commonly used, but their long-term stability and complication rates require evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of suture-related complications after cataract surgery.
  • To assess the condition of 10/0 nylon corneal sutures at one, two, and three years post-extraction.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study recalling three groups of patients based on time since cataract surgery (1, 2, and 3 years).
  • Examination of corneal incisions for suture integrity and assessment of suture-related symptoms.

Main Results:

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  • A high prevalence of broken corneal sutures was observed: 87.5% at two years and 90% at three years.
  • Over half of the patients experienced symptoms related to the broken sutures.

Conclusions:

  • 10/0 nylon corneal sutures have a high failure rate and are associated with significant complications long-term.
  • Routine removal of these sutures within one year of cataract surgery is advised to mitigate risks.