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A Simplified Technique for In situ Excision of Cornea and Evisceration of Retinal Tissue from Human Ocular Globe
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Burn during a routine pterygium excision operation.

M Naftali1, H Jabaly-Habib, A Mukari

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Pade Hospital, Poria, Israel. naftalim@012.net.il

European Journal of Ophthalmology
|July 9, 2008
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A rare eye surgery complication occurred when a pterygium operation sparked a fire, causing corneal and eyelid burns. Surgeons must mitigate risks by controlling oxygen, heat, and hair during ophthalmic procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Safety

Background:

  • Pterygium excision is a common ophthalmic surgical procedure.
  • Surgical fires are rare but serious complications in operating rooms.

Observation:

  • A patient undergoing pterygium excision experienced a spark fire burn.
  • The incident caused corneal, eyelid, eyelash, and eyebrow burns due to electrocautery.
  • Contributing factors included an oxygen-rich environment, electrocautery heat, and proximity to hair.

Findings:

  • Initial treatment involved topical antibiotics, vitamin C, and corticosteroids.
  • Corneal epithelium healed within a week, but a paracentral opacity developed.
  • A mild diffuse corneal opacity persisted at two months post-operation.

Implications:

  • Highlights the risk of surgical fires in ophthalmology, particularly with electrocautery.
  • Emphasizes the need for surgeons to manage environmental factors (oxygen levels) and equipment (electrocautery) to prevent such incidents.
  • Recommends strategies to separate or eliminate contributing elements to enhance patient safety during eye surgery.