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[Capsulotomy in intumescent cataract with the high frequency diathermy capsulotom]
D T Pham1, A Liekfeld, C Hartmann
1Augenabteilung, Krankenhaus Neukölln-Berlin.
Background:
Intumescent or hypermature cataracts sometimes mean a difficult capsulorhexis. High frequency capsulotomy represents a satisfying solution for this problem.
Patients And Methods:
26 patients with intumescent cataracts undergoing cataract surgery with high frequency capsulotomy were enclosed into this study. Clinical application of this technique was examined intraoperatively and postoperatively.
Results:
Only in 4 patients out of 26 it was not possible to achieve a circular cut by capsulotomy. Residual bridges could be cut by scissors.
Conclusions:
High frequency capsulotomy means a convenient alternative to capsulorhexis, while correct technique intraoperatively is extremely important for satisfying clinical results.