Chapter 58 - Ocular surgery part II Flashcards
What are the risks associated with corneal lacerations?
Vision and globe-threatening complications, infection, and compromised eye structure.
What do you check in ophtalmic exam when there is corneal laceration?
iris involvment
Lens and retina damage
How can iris involvement in a corneal wound complicate repair?
It increases risks like hyphema and endophthalmitis.
How can iris involvement in a corneal wound complicate repair?
It increases risks like hyphema and endophthalmitis.
concurrent trauma to the lens can result in what?
catarat formation and varying degree of uveitis if the lens capsule has been lacerated due to inflammatory reaction
Retinal detachmente due to coup-contrecoup injure can result in loss of globe pressure how is anmed?
(hypotony) occurring with leakage of aqueous humor and globe deflation when the eye is penetrated.
Uncomplicated corneal lacerations may be repaired by primary closure using
simple-interrupted absorbable 8-0 to 9-0 sutures of polyglactin 910 with a spatulated needle.
Why is foreign body depth assessment crucial in corneal injuries?
Removing deep-penetrating foreign bodies can collapse the anterior chamber.
What is the preferred anesthetic setting for surgical repair of corneal lacerations?
Under general anesthesia with magnification.
Describe how the spatulated semi-circular needle is inserted
the spatulated semi-circular needle is rotated in a circular path with no linear pushing, beginning with an entry angle of the needle point close to 90 degrees to the corneal surface. Sutures should be placed symmetrically 1 to 2 mm apart, ensuring the anterior chamber is not entered by the suture.
What is required to maintain an anterior chamber during corneal repair?
Reinflation with balanced salt solution or a viscoelastic agent (sodium hyaluronate 2%).
What is the risk if a suture accidentally enters the anterior chamber?
Possible damage to the iris and lens, and complications from hypotony
What is the recommended tool for manipulating a prolapsed iris?
A blunt spatula or muscle hook. Iris prolapsed should be gently manipulated back into the anterior chamber using blunt spatula or muscle hook while the corneal wound is being closed.
What should be avoided if the iris is incarcerated in the wound?
Excising the prolapsed iris to prevent hyphema and synechia.
How can hemorrhage in the iris be minimized during surgery?
By applying diluted epinephrine (0.1 mg/mL)
and a viscoelastic agent.
What is indicated if corneal tissue is missing and primary closure isn’t possible?
A conjunctival graft or other graft materials like amniotic membrane.
What postoperative therapy is required if the anterior chamber is opened?
Systemic antibiotics and topical anti-inflammatories.
What is the prognosis for uncomplicated corneal lacerations without globe penetration?
Good, with minimal scarring.
Why is prognosis more guarded if there is iris prolapse and large aqueous leakage?
There’s a higher risk of damage to intraocular structures and subsequent complications.
What postoperative complications are possible in corneal laceration repair?
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Infection, scarring, astigmatism, suture dehiscence, and globe collapse
What tools and techniques are essential for advanced surgical corneal repairs?
General anesthesia, magnification, good illumination, and microsurgical instruments.
What purpose does a conjunctival graft serve in corneal repair?
It provides structural support and vascular supply, promoting healing.
What kind of corneal issues are conjunctival grafts typically used for?
Deep corneal ulcerations, melting ulcers, and corneal lacerations. Where the corneal lesion is deep, or if the dissection inadvertently proceeds to greater than 50% stromal depth, a graft will be indicated.Deep corneal stromal abscessation, corneal malacia, corneal perforations, and iris prolapse.
Why is thin conjunctival dissection important in grafting?
It reduces the risk of graft dehiscence and improves visual and cosmetic outcomes.