Smaller-Gauge Instruments Easier To Manipulate For Posterior Capsulotomy, Anterior Vitrectomy In Pediatric Eyes

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

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Use of smaller-gauge instruments to perform posterior capsulotomy and anterior vitrectomy may give the surgeon advantages during cataract surgery on pediatric patients while also limiting the occurrence of posterior capsule opacification.

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The patient depicted in the photo was scheduled for a surgical procedure which was aborted at the beginning of the case. The photo was taken 2 weeks after the scheduled surgery. What was the most likely intraoperative event?
1. post injection retrobulbar hematoma
2. infection from nonsterile instruments
3. cautery fire
4. allergic reaction to surgical drapes
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Smaller-Gauge Instruments Easier To Manipulate For Posterior Capsulotomy, Anterior Vitrectomy In Pediatric Eyes

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The patient depicted in the photo was scheduled for a surgical procedure which was aborted at the beginning of the case. The photo was taken 2 weeks after the scheduled surgery. What was the most likely intraoperative event?

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