[Use of absorbable monofilament running sutures during cataract extraction (author's transl)]. / Surjet de monofilament résorbable et phako-extraction.

The authors report monofilament Polyglatin 910 running suture's experience in cataract extraction surgery. The security of this method is procured by:--an adequate wound closure with a complete absorption within eight weeks;--the running suture assured excellent imperviousness;--the physicochemical excellent tolerance of the monofilament.