Film 97579 Hovering and Grinding Undivided Nucleus Technique for Zonulopathy and Posterior Capsule Rupture | ASCRS
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Film 97579 Hovering and Grinding Undivided Nucleus Technique for Zonulopathy and Posterior Capsule Rupture
April 2024
Meeting: 2024 ASCRS Annual Meeting
Presenting Author: Hiroshi Horiguchi, MD, PhD
Category: New Techniques
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Dividing the nucleus is a common practice for safety and efficiency, but there are situations where it may be advisable to question it. In cases of zonulopathy or PCR, small nuclei can descend into the vitreous cavity. The HG technique we propose allows safe and efficient nucleus processing 1) using bimanual irrigation to keep the nucleus hovering and 2) grinding the nucleus without dividing.

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