title: The irrigating knife: an ultrasharp surgical blade with irrigating system.
abstract: We present an irrigating microsurgical knife for ocular surgery. Irrigation of balanced salt solution through the knife tip during sectioning removes hemorrhages continuously, allowing uninterrupted sectioning, without cauterization of bleeding vessels. The "zero degree" knife can be bent in any required position.
authors: Department of Ophthalmology, Refaja Hospital, Stadskanaal, Holland.
authors: J G
authors: JG
authors: Worst
authors: L I
authors: LI
authors: Los
mesh_terms: D000085:Acetates; D004338:Drug Combinations; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008903:Minerals; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000295:instrumentation*
chemical_list: D000085:Acetates; C030660:BSS solution; D004338:Drug Combinations; D008903:Minerals; D012965:Sodium Chloride