Two Cases of Accidental Dislocation of the Silicone Sleeve of an Extrusion Cannula into the Vitreous Cavity

Two Cases of Accidental Dislocation of the Silicone Sleeve of an Extrusion Cannula into the Vitreous Cavity

Background: Fluid-air exchange during vitreoretinal surgery is often used as a tool for subretinal fluid endodrainage. Soft-tipped flexible extrusion cannulas are commonly used to aspirate the posterior subretinal fluid. Methods: This is an observational two-case series describing two patients who u...

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Main Authors: Francisco J. Ascaso, Luis Arias, JoséM. Caminal, Laura Herrera, María A. Del Buey, JoséA. Cristóbal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2012-12-01
Series:Case Reports in Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Silicone sleeve
Intraocular foreign body
Extrusion cannula
Vitrectomy
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/346272

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