Anterior capsulotomy with ultrasound cystotome.
An ultrasound-powered cystotome that uses the phacofragmentation unit is described. The cystotome is a fragmentor needle bent and fashioned in the configuration of the usual aqueous cystotome tip. Ultrasound is transmitted to the distal end of the tip and causes it to act like an extremely sharp instrument that cuts the anterior capsule uniformly.
D000867:Anterior Chamber / Q000601:surgery*; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007903:Lens Capsule, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*