Ultrasound biomicroscopy confirmation of corneal overriding due to improper suturing of full-thickness corneal laceration

Confirmação por biomicroscopia ultrassônica de encavalamento corneano devido à sutura inadequada de laceração de espessura total da córnea

We herein present a case with corneal overriding due to improper suturing of a full-thickness corneal laceration. There was a 2.5-mm difference between horizontal and vertical white-to-white measurements in the cornea. However, slit lamp examination failed to demonstrate the exact architecture of the laceration. Ultrasound biomicroscopy defined the wound edges thoroughly and confirmed the presence of corneal overriding. Six weeks after suture enhancement, the abnormal oval appearance of the cornea was absent and correct apposition of the corneal edges was seen on ultrasound biomicroscopy. Ultrasound biomicroscopy can be used in preoperative surgical planning of cases with complicated corneal lacerations. It can be used to adjust and enhance wound architecture in eyes with penetrating injury.

Cornea/injuries; Lacerations; Eye injuries, penetrating/ultrasonography; Suture techniques; Humans; Male; Adult; Case reports