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A Novel Technique of Rescuing Capsulorhexis Radial Tear-out using a Cystotome
Published on: January 16, 2011
[Cystic adventitial degeneration of radial artery (author's transl)]
Abstract:
The cystic adventitial degeneration of peripheral blood vessels is a rare lesion with unknown etiology and pathogenesis. The lesions are most frequent with a predominantly unilateral manifestation in the popliteal artery. The own observations included a rare affection of the radial artery. The literature relating to this condition has been reviewed. Etiology and histogenesis of the arterial alterations have been discussed.
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