Microcannula breakage in 25-gauge transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy.
OBJECTIVE
To report the first case of intraoperative breakage of a microcannula during 25-gauge transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy.


METHODS
Case report.


CONCLUSIONS
Surgeons should be aware of the potential complications of broken microcannulae during 25-gauge transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy and react promptly to prevent further complications.
From the *Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia; †City Eye Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; ‡Queensland Eye Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; and §University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Simon X
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Chen
Lawrence R
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Lee