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Chapter-35 Sutures and Suturing

BOOK TITLE: Manual of Cornea

Author
1. Gnanadoss A Samuel
ISBN
9788184481945
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10464_35
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2008
Pages
6
Author Affiliations
1. Arasan Eye Hospital, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Kirumampakkam, Puducherry, Aarupadaiveedu Medical College, Puducherry, India
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Abstract

A corneal surgeon must have good knowledge of sutures and suturing. This chapter deals with ideal characteristics and the main types of sutures. The suture classification is given and described. The major sutures are described. The sutures usually used in eye surgery are detailed. The next part of this chapter deals with the various types of suture needles.

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