Ultrasonic fragmentation for retroimplant membranes and pupillary block.
Retroimplant membranes may produce a reduction in vision and/or pupillary block glaucoma. Ultrasonic fragmentation through the pars plana is a quick and easy method for relieving the condition. The technique is described in six cases in which it has been used.
D000368:Aged; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007908:Lens, Crystalline; D007909:Lenses; D008297:Male; D008566:Membranes / Q000601:surgery; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014465:Ultrasonics; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000601:surgery