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A single-suture technique for placement of the ganciclovir implant. Arch Ophthalmol 2000 Apr;118(4):584-5

Date

04/15/2000

Pubmed ID

10766152

DOI

10.1001/archopht.118.4.584

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0034117440 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   3 Citations

Abstract

The ganciclovir implant is a surgically implanted sustained-release drug delivery system used for the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis. The device is suspended in the vitreous cavity through a pars plana incision. Previous reports of the surgical procedure have described securing the implant on 1 suture, tied with an external knot. The ends of this suture were left long to avoid sharp ends eroding through the conjunctiva. The wound was then closed with 1 or more additional sutures, with the ends tied and cut short. We describe a technique whereby the wound is closed and the implant secured with a single running suture. The advantages of this technique include efficiency and elimination of exposed knots. We have observed no complications attributable to this technique.

Author List

Jones BE, Weinberg DV

Author

David V. Weinberg MD Emeritus Professor in the Ophthalmology department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Cytomegalovirus Retinitis
Drug Implants
Ganciclovir
Humans
Sclera
Suture Techniques
Vitreous Body
Wound Healing