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The International Journal on Orbital Disorders, Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Surgery
Volume 39, 2020 - Issue 1
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Comparison of non-absorbable silk and absorbable polyglactin sutures for external ptosis repair

Erik R. JohnsonDepartment of Ophthalmology, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Robi N. MaamariOphthalmic Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Inc., Des Peres, USA;Department of Ophthalmology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, USAView further author information
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Michael G. NeimkinOphthalmic Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Inc., Atlanta, USAView further author information
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Zachary M. BodnarDepartment of Ophthalmology, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, USA;Department of Ophthalmology, Byers Eye Institute at Stanford, Stanford, USAView further author information
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John B. HoldsDepartment of Ophthalmology, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, USA;Ophthalmic Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Inc., Des Peres, USA;Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, USAView further author information
Pages 18-22 | Received 16 Jan 2019, Accepted 10 Mar 2019, Published online: 06 May 2019

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Gemma S. L. Manasseh, Samantha V. Hunt, Helen Garrott, Rebecca L. Ford, Richard Caesar & Richard A. Harrad. (2022) Anterior approach ptosis surgery: comparison of absorbable polyglactin sutures and non-absorbable polyester sutures. Does Vicryl stand the test of time?. Orbit 41:5, pages 547-550.
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Erik R. Johnson, Robi N. Maamari, Michael G. Neimkin, Zachary M. Bodnar & John B. Holds. (2020) Response to “Comparison of non-absorbable silk and absorbable polyglactin sutures for external ptosis repair”. Orbit 39:3, pages 231-231.
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Tal J. Rubinstein, Phillip M. Radke, Daniel J. Repp, Garrison Wier & Bryan S. Sires. (2020) Reply to “comparison of non-absorbable silk and absorbable polyglactin sutures for external ptosis repair”. Orbit 39:3, pages 232-232.
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Malik Moledina, Ibrar Ahmed, Ananth Ranji, Chimwemwe Chipeta, Richard Caesar & Adeela Malik. (2023) Lateral tarsal strip procedure: comparison of absorbable sutures and non-absorbable polypropylene suture. Does the suture type matter?. Eye.
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Moustafa Salamah, Ashraf Mahrous Eid, Hani Albialy & Sherif Sharaf EL Deen. (2021) Anterior approach levator plication for congenital ptosis, absorpable versus non absorpable sutures. European Journal of Ophthalmology 32:1, pages 134-139.
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Zvi Gur, Minwook Chang, Catherine Y. LiuBobby S. KornDon O. Kikkawa. (2021) Outcomes of Single Suture Mueller’s Muscle Conjunctival Resection: Ethnic Considerations. Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 38:1, pages 50-52.
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