Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
In Taek Kim
Taiwan
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 ParkWon 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