it takes 56 -- 70 days for vicryl sutures to dissolve.
it takes 56 -- 70 days for vicryl sutures to dissolve.
how long does it take for vicryl sutures to dissolve?
56 -- 70 days
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in this procedure, a triangular partial thickness scleral flap is created using a diamond knife. the scleral flap is then extended to the limbus that is hinged anteriorly. a sclerotomy is then made with a punch followed by a peripheral iridectomy. an 8-0 nylon suture is then passed through the conjunctiva from the external aspect into the subconjunctival space. this process creates the cheesewiring effect. the needle is entered 3 mm from the lateral edge of the future bleb site and 3-4 mm away from the limbus. the 8-0 nylon suture is taken under the scleral flap. once this happens, the suture is reversed and the needle is passed through the conjunctiva from the inside towards the outside position. a singular 10-0 vicryl suture can secure the scleral flap and then the cheesewire suture can then be cut flush to the conjunctiva. the conjunctiva flap can be then secured with 26 10-0 vicryl sutures at either end of the limbus. a single 10-0 vicryl mattress suture can be placed in the middle. this entire process allows for blebs to be rescued .
cheesewiring