Instantaneous Flow Rate of Vitreous Cutter Probes [Retina]

Conclusions.
Cutter blade action determines instantaneous flow rate fluctuation that interferes significantly with cutter suction and hampers a steady suction through cutter port. In a surgical scenario, this translates into a higher risk of inadvertent retinal entrapment and lower predictability of cutter behavior, especially at frequency approaching resonance.

Source: Investigative Ophthalmology - December 18, 2014 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Rossi, T., Querzoli, G., Angelini, G., Rossi, A., Malvasi, C., Iossa, M., Ripandelli, G. Tags: Retina Source Type: research