A Cross-Knotted Suture Basket Technique for Large Nonmagnetic Intraocular Foreign Body Removal. (25th April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cao, Jian; Chen, Baihua; Li, Yun
• Other Names: Rechichi Miguel Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of ophthalmology. Volume 2020(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-04-25
• Subjects: Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye Diseases; Ophthalmology; Ophthalmology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1155/2020/1061462
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-004X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose . To report a novel technique of cross-knotted suture basket and to test its effectiveness in large nonmagnetic intraocular foreign body (IOFB) removal. Methods . A 7/0 Vicryl suture was cut in half and cross-knotted, and four ends were introduced into a 23G needle to form a basket. Pig eyes were used to set up the IOFB model, and the effectiveness of the suture basket in the removal of large nonmagnetic intraocular foreign bodies was tested. Results . Several modifications can be made to adapt to different situations. For the materials (stone, metal, glass, and wood) and shapes (irregular, spherical, and rectangle) of large IOFB tested, the cross-knotted suture basket successfully removed all kinds of IOFBs. Conclusion . The suture basket technique provides an accessible, safe, and effective alternative in large nonmagnetic IOFB removal. It can be adapted and interchangedand also worth's further clinical investigations.