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1/2006
vol. 108
 
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Original paper

Cool phaco in combined phacoemulsification and vitrectomy surgery

Jerzy Nawrocki
1
,
Zofia Michalewska
1
,
Janusz Michalewski
1
,
Sławomir Cisiecki
1

  1. Klinika Okulistyczna „Jasne Błonia” Łódź
Online publish date: 2006/03/17
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Purpose: The aim of this paper is to present the use of bimanual phacoemulsification technique in combined phacoemulsification and vitrectomy surgery.

Material and methods: Combined phacoemulsification and vitrectomy procedure was performed in 20 eyes. Phacoemulsification

was performed through two paracenteses. Soft acrylic intraocular lenses were implanted into the capsular bag through a paracentesis 1.8 mm wide. Standard three-port pars plana vitrectomy followed. Indications for vitrectomy were diabetic retinopathy,

retina detachment, uveitis, macula hole. All surgeries were performed as one-day surgeries. Follow-up lasted six months.

Results: Visual acuity improved in 19/20 eyes (95%). The achieved functional results were similar to that achieved in standard

phacoemulsification combined with vitreoretinal surgery. Surgery time did not differ significantly from time needed to perform

a standard procedure. The bimanual technique allowed the stablization of the anterior chamber during vitreoretinal surgery. No

serious postoperative complications occurred.

Conclusions: The presented method improves the quality of combined surgery, ensures stability of the anterior chamber, reduces postoperative astigmatism, lowers the risk of inflammation.
keywords:

small incision phacoemulsification, combined phaco and vitrectomy surgery, cool phaco

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