[Use of absorbable monofilament running sutures during cataract extraction (author's transl)].

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.

[Double approach of a blow out fracture of the orbital floor (author's transl)].

The authors demonstrate the advantages of a double vestibular and inferior eye lid approach in a case of a blow out fracture of the floor of the orbit associated with a physiologic section syndrome of the sphenoidal hole.