Use of a 24 gauge intravenous cannula for minimally invasive trabeculectomy
We describe an innovative technique for performing standardized low cost glaucoma filtration surgery using a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) intravenous cannula. The trocar of a 24 gauge (24G) PTFE intravenous cannula was used to create a trabeculectomy ostium and its tube was inserted under a partia...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2015-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.jovr.org/article.asp?issn=2008-322X;year=2015;volume=10;issue=1;spage=87;epage=89;aulast=Dada |