TƏNZİMLƏNƏN QISA TİKİŞLƏRİN TƏTBİQİ İLƏ HƏYATA KEÇİRİLƏN ÇƏPLİK CƏRRAHİYYƏSİNDƏ BİZİM TƏCRÜBƏMİZ

Abstract

SUMMARY

Adjustable sutures have been used since 1977. The goal of the adjustable suture is to allow an additional
opportunity to realign the eyes soon after strabismus surgery. Currently described procedures for adjustment
require adjustment for all patients, typically within 24 hours after surgery. This procedure is often uncomfortable
for the patient and stressful for the surgeon. Objective of our study is to describe a new, adjustable suture technique
for strabismus surgery that is safe and effective and allows for adjustment during the postoperative week only
when required. 42 adjustments were performed. The short adjustable suture is a safe and effective variation of the
standard slip-knot adjustable suture technique. It allows for adjustment up to 6 days postoperatively with minimal
patient discomfort. When adjustment is not indicated, the suture can be left in place to absorb.