Pulsed electron avalanche knife for capsulotomy in congenital and mature cataract.
J Cataract Refract Surg
; 32(7): 1085-8, 2006 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
The pulsed electron avalanche knife (PEAK-fc, Carl Zeiss Meditec) is an electrosurgical cutting device that allows precise "cold" and traction-free tissue dissection. We describe its applicability and safety for anterior capsulotomy in a child with congenital cataract and an adult patient with mature cataract. The PEAK-fc was set at a voltage of 600 V and a pulse repetition rate of 80 Hz. Anterior capsulotomies were successfully and safely performed in both cases, with the edges of capsulotomies appearing sharp and showing only limited collateral damage. The PEAK-fc appears to be a helpful cutting device for complicated cases of cataract surgery, especially for mature and congenital cataracts.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Catarata
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Extracción de Catarata
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Electrocirugia
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Cápsula del Cristalino
Límite:
Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Cataract Refract Surg
Asunto de la revista:
OFTALMOLOGIA
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Alemania