title: Anterior chamber washout for traumatic hyphema.
abstract: A surgical approach that involves paracentesis and gentle anterior chamber washout and minimal surgical trauma is presented for dealing with traumatic hyphema. This technique taught by Dr. Paul Chandler produces excellent results and is safe, simple, and without need for elaborate instrumentation.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000867:Anterior Chamber; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006988:Hyphema / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation