[Artificial iris diaphragm in silicone oil surgery].
An artificial PMMA iris diaphragm is described, which is similar to an inferior iridectomy after Ando. The diaphragm can be implanted in aniridic eyes requiring silicone oil surgery. It successfully inhibits contact between the silicone oil bubble and the corneal endothelium.
Abteilung für Netzhaut- und Glaskörperchirurgie, Universitäts-Augenklinik, Köln.
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D015783:Aniridia / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008768:Methylmethacrylates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000601:surgery; D012827:Silicone Oils / Q000008:administration & dosage
D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D012827:Silicone Oils
Künstliches Irisdiaphragma für die Silikonölchirurgie.