Removal of semitranslucent cactus spines embedded in deep cornea with the aid of a fiberoptic illuminator.
Am J Ophthalmol
; 134(5): 769-71, 2002 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To report a rare case of multiple cactus spines embedded deep in the cornea that were removed with the aid of a fiberoptic illuminator.DESIGN:
Interventional case report.METHODS:
A 20-year-old man had an accidental ocular injury of the right eye when he hit a household miniature cactus plant. There were 80 to 90 spiculated foreign bodies embedded in the cornea, some of them even penetrating the anterior chamber.RESULTS:
Removal of the foreign bodies was performed with the aid of a fiberoptic illuminator, which was chosen because it provides superior visualization of the semitranslucent spines. No residual corneal spines were found postoperatively.CONCLUSIONS:
Household miniature cactus plants can cause corneal injury, with multiple foreign bodies that can be difficult to localize and remove. The use of a fiberoptic illuminator in such a situation is simple and effective.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Acidentes Domésticos
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Ferimentos Oculares Penetrantes
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Corpos Estranhos no Olho
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Estruturas Vegetais
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Cactaceae
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Lesões da Córnea
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Ophthalmol
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Article