Interrupted vs Continuous Sutures

-Interrupted sutures are separate, individual stitches placed along the wound edge while Continuous sutures involve a single, running stitch that secures the entire wound

Indications:
INTERRUPTED:
-Vascularised/ Inflamed or thinned corneas
-Pediatric cases
-Infections (TPK)
-Tectonic grafts
-High-risk cases
-Chemical injuries

CONTINUOUS:
-Keratoconus
-Corneal degenerations and dystrophies
-Scarred corneas

SWIPE to see the differences between them!

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