Controlled drainage of subretinal and choroidal fluid.
Controlled drainage of subretinal fluid is achieved using a 25-gauge needle, passed obliquely through the sclera. This reduces the risk of choroidal hemorrhage and retinal incarceration.
D001826:Body Fluids / Q000378:metabolism; D002829:Choroid / Q000378:metabolism / Q000601:surgery*; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012160:Retina / Q000378:metabolism / Q000601:surgery*