title: A system for obtaining undiluted intraoperative vitreous biopsy samples.
abstract: For many analyses of the vitreous, it is essential to obtain undiluted vitreous specimens under sterile conditions intraoperatively. In this new technique, a metal device is integrated into the aspiration system. The device fits on standard laboratory plastic containers with integrated caps. Undiluted vitreous accumulates in the container, which is then removed and sent to the laboratory. With a new container in place, vitrectomy can be continued as usual. This technique is simple, safe, effective, and inexpensive.
authors.affiliation: Eye Clinic, University of Vienna, Austria.
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Scholda
authors.forename: S F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Egger
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lakits
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Haddad
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D014821:Vitrectomy; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000473:pathology*