Table 2.
Description of Portal Use and Suture Technique in Capsular Suspension
| Area of Treatment (in Chronologic Order) | Portal Suture Inserted | Portal Suture Retrieved | Suture Construct | Type of Tension Placed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medial proximal limb | AP | AP | Mattress | Tight |
| Lateral proximal limb | ALP | ALP | Mattress | Tight |
| Lateral leaflet, distal capsule | DALA | ALP | Mattress | Tight |
| Medial leaflet, distal capsule | DALA | DALA | Single or mattress | Relaxed |
| Accessory lateral leaflet, lateral to apex | ALP | ALP | Single | Tight |
ALP, anterolateral portal; AP, anterior portal; DALA, distal anterolateral portal.