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phaco-emulsification [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Eye Surgery
DEF

A method of cataract extraction performed by washing out lens matter emulsified by an ultrasonic probe.

OBS

Only a small limbal incision is needed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie de l'œil
CONT

La phaco-émulsification: Cette méthode introduite par Kelman en 1967 utilise un système à double courant comprenant aspiration et irrigation, un contrôle électronique équilibrant les pressions. La fragmentation est réalisée par la vibration ultrasonique à haute fréquence d'une tige en titane qui casse les fibres cristalliniennes et le vitré, permettant leur aspiration.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cirugía del ojo
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