title: A new method for inferior capsulotomy in the face of ruptured zonules.
abstract: During routine planned extracapsular cataract extraction, rupture of the inferior zonules was noted while performing the superior portion of the anterior capsulotomy. After the nucleus expression and cortical aspiration, a Sheets glide was placed in the anterior chamber between the anterior and posterior capsule, deep into the capsular bag. This provided a platform for the performance of a controlled inferior capsulotomy in the face of weakened zonular support.
mesh_terms: D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D012421:Rupture