In a previous study, we proposed that corneal topography performed 30–40 min after the initial suture removal can identify the next set of sutures requiring removal, for the treatment of ...

Post-keratoplasty astigmatism is managed by topography-guided suture removal. This can take several weeks until satisfactory reduction in astigmatism is achieved. This study aimed to assess whether ...

Absorbable sutures for children eliminate the need for removal. Absorbable sutures take the guesswork out of when to remove sutures while saving the patient time and money. Have you ever tried to ...

Traditionally, punch biopsy sites have been sutured, but the benefit of this practice has never been scientifically demonstrated. In this prospective, randomized, method-comparison study, 82 healthy ...

Sutures are filaments, fibers or thread-like materials used to hold a wound or tissue together. In surgical language, sutures are used for apposition – that is, the positioning (of tissue) side by ...