title: Cortical removal simplified by J-cannula irrigation.
abstract: Subincisional cortical removal is one of the more specific obstacles impeding the performance of uneventful cataract extraction. In this technique, staged use of a J-cannula irrigates the cortex remaining after phacoemulsification, particularly in the subincisional space. This is followed by standard automated aspiration. The irrigation procedure is independent of a small pupil or capsulorhexis and typically allows for complete cortical cleanup in less than 1 minute. The details of the procedure, used in more than 3000 cases, are reported.
authors.affiliation: dewey@prodigy.net
authors.forename: Steven H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Dewey
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007904:Lens Cortex, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery*; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000379:methods*