AN ILLUMINATED FLUTE NEEDLE FOR VITREORETINAL SURGERY

Authors
DAVISON CN ROSEN PH
Citation
Cn. Davison et Ph. Rosen, AN ILLUMINATED FLUTE NEEDLE FOR VITREORETINAL SURGERY, Ophthalmic surgery, 25(6), 1994, pp. 401-402
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Ophthalmology,Surgery
Journal title
Ophthalmic surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
0022023X
Volume
25
Issue
6
Year of publication
1994
Pages
401 - 402
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-023X(1994)25:6<401:AIFNFV>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
We have developed a simple self-illuminated flute needle for internal drainage of subretinal fluid during three-port vitrectomy. This instru ment facilitates visualization and drainage through peripheral retinal breaks.