Single-pass four-throw technique for pupilloplasty

Eur J Ophthalmol. 2017 Jun 26;27(4):506-508. doi: 10.5301/ejo.5000922. Epub 2016 Dec 22.

Abstract

Purpose: To describe a surgical technique for performing pupilloplasty.

Methods: In this surgical technique for pupilloplasty, after a single pass of needle through the edges of iris defect along the pupillary margin, the suture end is passed through the loop with 4 throws, creating a helical configuration in modified Siepser slipknot technique that is self-retaining and self-locking.

Results: The technique was performed in 27 cases and the loop did not open in any of the cases in the 6-month follow-up period. No case of iritis was seen. The iris tissue was seen well approximated to each other in all cases.

Conclusions: The single-pass 4-throw technique serves as an effective method to perform pupilloplasty.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Iris / surgery*
  • Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Pupil Disorders / surgery*
  • Suture Techniques*