Multi-purpose extraocular forceps for small-gauge pars plana vitrectomy.
A multi-purpose titanium forceps has been developed for small-gauge pars plana vitrectomy surgery. These forceps were designed to provide the vitreoretinal surgeon with a single tool for the extraocular manipulations that are necessary for the placement and removal of 23- and 25-gauge trochars for small-incision, sutureless pars plana vitrectomy surgery. The forceps has been designed to allow for the atraumatic manipulation of the conjunctiva, measurement of distance from the limbus, and a strong purchase of the trochar for both its fixation and removal.
Tufts University Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. ereichel@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
Elias
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Reichel
Dal W
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Chun
Kiersten
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Gurley
D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000295:instrumentation*