title: Intraocular microsurgery: I. New instrumentation (SITE).
abstract: The SITE instrument appears to combine advantages of other instruments previously described. It meets the proposed objectives of an efficient cutter where tissue is removed at the front end of the tip. It allows the surgeon complete control of the suction and reflux systems. The instrument is of a simple modular dsign. A fiber optic attachment is available. It is dependable and safe.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004322:Drainage; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D055100:Optical Fibers