Removal of a giant nonmagnetic intraocular foreign body using micro alligator forceps.
OBJECTIVE
To introduce a new method for removal of a giant nonmagnetic intraocular foreign body using micro alligator forceps.


METHODS
Eleven patients underwent pars plana vitrectomy and lensectomy. The micro alligator forceps were used to grasp and extract the giant nonmagnetic intraocular foreign body through a sclerocorneal tunnel.


RESULTS
All patients underwent surgical removal of the intraocular foreign body successfully without any intraoperative complications. The alligator forceps were operational in the intraocular environment and effective in surgical maneuvers. There was no accidental slippage during the procedures.


CONCLUSIONS
Micro alligator forceps are a feasible option for removal of giant nonmagnetic intraocular foreign body during vitreoretinal surgery and offer advances in terms of operating stability and surgical safety.
Shenzhi
S
Liang
Guangming
G
Wan
Xiujuan
X
Li
Xiaoqiang
X
Liu
Yu
Y
Zhu
D005129:Eye Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005466:Fluorocarbons / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012599:Sclerostomy; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014821:Vitrectomy
D005466:Fluorocarbons