A new high-speed pneumatic vitrectomy cutter - 02/09/11
, Charalampos Livir-Rallatos, MD a, Christina Canakis, MD a, James Easley bAbstract |
PURPOSE: To describe a new high-speed pneumatic vitrectomy instrument capable of 2000 cuts/minute.
DESIGN: Observational report.
METHODS: A high-speed guillotine vitrector, developed to perform vitrectomy, with the ability to adjust from 1 to 2000 cuts/minute, was used in 80 consecutive vitreoretinal cases with a variety of diagnoses in a hospital setting.
RESULTS: The performance was almost vibration-free. The instrument performed efficiently up to 1500 cuts/minute during vitrectomy, maintaining a constant flow rate. Higher cutting rates were used successfully for special indications. No complications were linked to the use of the instrument.
CONCLUSION: The instrument was used successfully in 80 consecutive vitrectomies for a variety of diagnoses, performing efficiently up to 1500 cuts/minute, with a constant flow rate without complications. Higher cutting rates (2000 cuts/minute) were used successfully for special indications.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF. | James Easley and Dr. Gholam A. Peyman have a proprietary interest in the instrument. |
Vol 133 - N° 4
P. 568-569 - avril 2002 Retour au numéro
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