A phacoemulsification chopping technique that attacks the posterior plate
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology
;
: 118-121, 2004.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-632386
ABSTRACT
Surgical Technique The technique involves creating a central crater, flipping the nucleus out into the supracapsular space, and creating another crater through the posterior surface that will eventually connect with the anterior crater to produce a central hole. The donut-shaped nucleus is then chopped and the fragments are aspirated with greater ease. Results:
The technique was performed successfully in seven eyes of six patients with only minor problems. Phacoemulsification times were longer than usual because of the additional sculpting, but clinical results were not adversely affected.Conclusion:
For dense or hard cataracts for which the surgeon anticipates a tough posterior plate, this technique is a safe alternative to the usual chopping techniques.
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Main subject:
Sclerosis
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Cataract
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Phacoemulsification
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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