THE SUSPENSION (FROST) SUTURE

Potential complications of this technique include superficial skin erosion of the upper lid, corneal abrasion, and blockage of the field of vision while the suture is in place.2

References

1. Frost AD. Supporting suture in posis operations. Am J Ophthalmol. 1934;17:633.

2. Connolly KL, Albertini JG, Miller CJ, Ozog DM. The suspension (Frost) suture: experience and applications. Dermatol Surg. 2015 Mar;41(3):406-10.

Authors

1. Dr.Urmil Chawla, Professor, Paed ophthalmology, Strabismus and Oculoplasty Unit, Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Pt.B.D.Sharma,PGIMS,Rohtak.

2. Dr.Khushboo Sheoran, Senior Resident, Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Pt.B.D.Sharma,PGIMS,Rohtak.

3. Dr.A.K.Khurana, Head of Deptt.,Deptt.of Ophthalmology, SGT Medical College, Budhera,Gurugram.

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