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 ...

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 ...

The FDA has granted de novo marketing authorisation to TISSIUM’s COAPTIUM CONNECT, representing the first atraumatic option ...

Stitches are typically removed by a healthcare professional. But if you need to remove them yourself, using sterilized tools and keeping the area clean can help to minimize risks. Stitches are ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Removal of a single continuous suture after penetrating keratoplasty carries a risk of spontaneous wound dehiscence even at 2 years or more postoperatively, according to a study ...

The amount of time it takes for dissolvable stitches to disintegrate on their own can depend on many factors, including the type of surgery, the material of the stitches, and the size. Dissolvable ...

A medical professional must remove stitches to ensure proper wound healing and reduce infection risk. It is not safe to remove stitches at home. Surgeons also use stitches, or sutures, to close an ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Published results showed removal of anchors or sutures, repeated revision surgery or antibiotic therapy ...

When the time came to remove the woman’s sutures last week, her residential block had been put under lockdown as authorities tried to curb the spread of coronavirus in the city.

Dissolvable stitches do not require removal but disappear over time. They are made of materials that the body gradually breaks down. People may also call them absorbable stitches. Dissolvable ...