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Suture Contamination Rate in Adjustable Suture Strabismus Surgery
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating 5%povidone iodine ophthalmic solution and routine post-operative ophthalmic ointment for Suture Strabismus Surgery. Completed, enrolled 65 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
1. To establish the culture positivity rate in adjustable suture strabismus surgery 2. To identify bacterial species and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of microorganisms cultured from suture material 3. To compare suture contamination rates with techniques to reduce the suture contamination rate
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
one drop of 5% povidone iodine instilled into the conjunctival fornix.
patient received a routine antibiotic/steroid ointment to operated eye at surgery completion