Combined phacoemulsification and removal of gas following macular hole surgery.

نویسندگان

  • Henry B Smith
  • Nelson A Sabrosa
  • Niall Patton
  • Robert E MacLaren
چکیده

We describe a technique for combined fluid-gas exchange and phacoemulsification 2 weeks after macular hole surgery to achieve rapid visual rehabilitation. The procedure uses a standard cataract set and requires minimal vitreoretinal expertise. We encountered no significant complications and obtained long-term outcomes comparable to those with conventional management.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

دوره 37 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2011