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[Silicon plug for retinal surgery (author's transl)].

K Heimann

    Klinische Monatsblatter Fur Augenheilkunde
    |October 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A silicone plug is used in retinal foramen surgery to indent the eye. This 7.5 mm wide device has a grooved surface and has not caused any complications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Biomaterials Science

    Context:

    • Retinal foramina surgery involves procedures to repair defects in the retina.
    • Indentation of the bulbus is a technique used in certain ophthalmic surgeries.

    Purpose:

    • To describe the use of a specific silicone plug in retinal foramen surgery.
    • To report on the safety and efficacy of this surgical device.

    Summary:

    • A 7.5 mm wide hard silicone plug with a grooved surface is utilized for bulbar indentation during retinal foramen surgery.
    • The plug's grooved design aids in securing surgical threads.
    • No complications have been reported with the use of this silicone plug.

    Impact:

    • Provides evidence for the safe use of silicone plugs in retinal surgery.

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  • May inform the selection of surgical tools for retinal foramen repair.
  • Contributes to the understanding of surgical techniques in ophthalmology.