Study of PGA Suture in Ophthalmology
Summary
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of polyglycolic acid suture in ophthalmic surgical procedures
Description
The sutures are classified into non-absorbable and absorbable sutures. Violet braided polyglycolic acid suture is the synthetic absorbable suture used in wound closure in ophthalmology, cardiology, neurology and plastic & reconstructive surgeries. In ophthalmology, PGA sutures are used in Trabeculectomy (Glaucoma), Orbit and Oculoplasty, Lid and Socket Reconstruction, Squint, ptosis and retinal detachment surgeries.
Glaucoma patients who met the inclusion criteria were recruited for this study. Uniform surgery and suturing technique was performed in all patients (Trabeculectomy with IOL implantation). Surgeon assessed suture characteristics during surgery and wound integrity at the end of surgery.
Patients were followed up during 1 day, 1 month and 3 months post operatively. Visual acuity, Intraocular Pressure (IOP), suture characteristics, wound integrity, inflammation and conjunctival status were examined during each follow up visit.
Study Design
Allocation: Non-Randomized, Control: Uncontrolled, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Conditions
Glaucoma
Intervention
Polyglycolic acid suture
Location
Aravind Eye Hospital
Madurai
Tamil Nadu
India
625 020
Status
Completed
Source
Aurolab
Results (where available)
Links
- Source: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00351429
- Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on July 15, 2010
Published on BioPortfolio: 2014-07-23T21:43:11-0400
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Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Polyglycolic Acid
A biocompatible polymer used as a surgical suture material.
Suture Anchors
Implants used in arthroscopic surgery and other orthopedic procedures to attach soft tissue to bone. One end of a suture is tied to soft tissue and the other end to the implant. The anchors are made of a variety of materials including titanium, stainless steel, or absorbable polymers.
Cerclage, Cervical
The surgical closure of the incompetent cervix uteri with suture material.
Suture Techniques
Techniques for securing together the edges of a wound, with loops of thread or similar materials (SUTURES).
Travoprost
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