title: The tunnel sponge--an explant for retinal detachment surgery.
abstract: The tunnel sponge explant for retinal detachment surgery is a modification of the cylindrical, silastic sponge. A central tunnel exists along the length of the sponge allowing a silicone band to be threaded internally. A high, localized indentation can be achieved as well as encirclement with minimal volume displacement of the globe.
mesh_terms: D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000601:surgery*; D012167:Retinal Perforations / Q000601:surgery; D012591:Scleral Buckling / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012828:Silicones / Q000592:standards; D013536:Suture Techniques
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones