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Cryoextraction of Episcleral Miragel® Buckle Elements: A New Technique to Reduce Fragmentation

2002; Volume: 33; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3928/1542-8877-20020501-13

2325-8179

Jean-François Le Rouic, Riad Antoine Bejjani, F. Azan, O. Bettembourg, G Renard, D Chauvaud,

Corneal surgery and disorders

Abstract. A step-by-step description of a surgical technique for episcleral Miragel® buckle removal is reported. After dissection of the conjunctiva and the capsule surrounding the Miragel® element, the extremity of the buckle is pulled out with a cryoprobe. The removal of Miragel® episcleral buckle with the cryoprobe is a safe and effective technique with a low fragmentation rate and a reduction of the surgical risk related to the use of sharp forceps near a possibly weakened sclera. Procedure time seems also to be reduced. [Ophthalmol Surg Lasers 2002;33:237-239]