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Approach to cataract with persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous.

Sudarshan Khokhar¹, Lalit Kumar Tejwani, Gaurav Kumar

¹Dr R P Centre of Ophthalmic Sciences, All India institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. skhokhar38@gmail.com

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Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous (PHPV) is a congenital anomaly. A Fugo plasma blade offers a novel anterior approach for cataract surgery in PHPV patients, improving hemostasis and control.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Congenital Anomalies
Surgical Techniques

Background:

Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous (PHPV) involves persistent fetal vasculature.
Cataract surgery in PHPV patients presents risks, notably intraoperative bleeding.
Traditional pars plana approaches with endocoagulation are used but have limitations.

Observation:

A novel surgical technique utilizing a Fugo plasma blade via an anterior route was employed.
This method was applied to cataract surgery in eyes with PHPV and associated cataracts.
The approach aimed to mitigate bleeding complications and enhance surgical control.

Findings:

The Fugo plasma blade facilitated precise posterior capsulotomy.
This anterior approach provided superior control with minimal retinal traction.
Effective hemostasis was achieved during the surgical procedure.

Implications:

This technique offers a potentially safer and more controlled alternative for cataract surgery in PHPV.
It may reduce the risk of intraoperative bleeding and improve surgical outcomes.
Further investigation into this anterior approach for complex cataract surgeries is warranted.