title: [An illuminated orbital spatula--possibilities for use in ophthalmology].
abstract: Illumination sometimes becomes a problem during ophthalmic surgery, especially in retroequatorial myopexia (Fadenoperation). The common headlights use to reduce the mobility of the surgeon. We present a modified SAUTTER's orbita spatula, which is armed with a fibre-optic. It can be connected with a commonly available cold-light-source. The prototype can been used in the following surgical procedures, retroequatorial myopexia (Fadenoperation) demonstrated by photograph: tendon tucking of the superior oblique, retinal detachment surgery, orbital tumors. Several surgeons regarded the optimal illumination of a difficult surgical situs as an improvement. With some modifications of the prototype which are prepared now the illuminated orbital spatula should become a useful instrument for the ophthalmic surgeon.
authors: Klinik für Orth- und Pleoptik, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel.
authors: W
authors: W
authors: Lange
mesh_terms: D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D008029:Lighting; D009801:Oculomotor Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery*; D013525:Surgical Instruments
vernacular_title: Ein beleuchteter Orbitaspatel--Einsatzmöglichkeiten in der Ophthalmologie.