Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology

Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access

ISSN: 2155-9570

Won Suk Choi

Won Suk Choi

Taiwan

Publications
  • Case Report
    Air Bubbles at the Tip of an Endolaser Probe during Microincision Vitrectomy Surgery
    Author(s): Won Suk Choi, Jin Young Lee, Jae Pil Shin, In Taek Kim and Dong Ho Park Won Suk Choi, Jin Young Lee, Jae Pil Shin, In Taek Kim and Dong Ho Park

    Objective: To investigate possible factors that could cause air bubbles at the tip of an endolaser probe and to describe a technique to remove air bubbles during microincision vitrectomy surgery (MIVS). Methods: Thirty patients (30 eyes) had 23-gauge MIVS, and endolaser photocoagulation with an endolaser probe was performed to complete panretinal photocoagulation. The primary outcome measure was the frequency for the incidence of air bubbles. In addition, experiments were performed in a bottle filled with a balanced salt solution (BSS) to evaluate possible contributing factors. Results: The frequency for the incidence of air bubbles was 3.8 ± 2.1 times/500 shots. In the bottle filled with BSS, at 59°F, the mean frequency of air bubbles from ethylene oxide-sterilized endolaser probes (2.8 ± 1.5 times per.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2155-9570.1000410

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