Intra-operative control of positive vitreous pressure in a graded manner by pars plana sutureless,small gauge trocar-cannula

Abstract

Background:

The purpose of this paper is to delineate a technique of using a 23G, single, sutureless transconjunctival pars plana sclerotomy to facilitate anterior segment surgery in eyes with increased positive vitreous pressure (PVP) ascribe to predisposing or intraoperative factors.

Methods:

We have implemented this technique in five eyes when PVP was anticipated before the surgery because of risk factors or it was encountered during anterior segment surgery. Different case scenarios in which PVP occurs during the surgery comprising phacolytic glaucoma, corneal tear repair combined with cataract surgery with IOL in a case with traumatic corneal injury, anterior capsule rupture and secondary glaucoma, Trabeculectomy in case of uveitic glaucoma, routine phacoemulsification cataract surgery with PVP encountered during surgery were addressed by using this technique.

Results:

The new technique outlined by the authors consists of passing sutureless 23 G trocar cannula which enables controlled and gradual efflux of clear watery fluid, resulting in passive vitreous decompression with minimal risk of vitreous traction and retinal breaks. Once PVP is reduced, anterior segment surgery can be safely completed without risk of developing devastating complications.

Conclusions:

This sutureless single port pars plana trocar cannula technique is minimally invasive, safe, effective and fast technique which can cause reduction of PVP intraoperatively in a controlled and graded manner, thereby minimizing complication rates in difficult case scenarios.

Keywords

Intraoperative complications of cataract surgery lens/cataract postoperative anterior segment problems surgery with high-risk ocular conditions surgical instruments/special techniques glaucoma incisional surgery glaucoma

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