Cryoextraction of episcleral Miragel buckle elements: a new technique to reduce fragmentation.
A step-by-step description of a surgical technique for episcleral Miragel buckle removal is reported. After dissection of the conjunctiva and the capsule surrounding the Miragel element, the extremity of the buckle is pulled out with a cryoprobe. The removal of Miragel episcleral buckle with the cryoprobe is a safe and effective technique with a low fragmentation rate and a reduction of the surgical risk related to the use of sharp forceps near a possibly weakened sclera. Procedure time seems also to be reduced.
Le Rouic
Jean-François
JF
Ophthalmology Department, Hôtel-Dieu de Paris, France.
Bejjani
Riad Antoine
RA
Azan
Frédéric
F
Bettembourg
Olivier
O
Renard
Gilles
G
Chauvaud
Dominique
D
D003452:Cryosurgery; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D012591:Scleral Buckling / Q000295:instrumentation*