Author/Editor		Pfeifer, V
Title		Phaco Chop - nova tehnika kataraktne kirurgije
Translated title		Phaco Chop - new technique in cataract surgery
Type		članek
Source		In: Pahor D, Gračner B, editors. Zbornik prispevkov 22. sestanka oftalmologov Slovenije in Hrvaške; 1995 apr 7-8; Maribor. Maribor: Splošna bolnišnica Maribor,
Publication year		1995
Volume		str. 8-10
Language		slo
Abstract		Background. Phacoemulsification at high vaccum levels and programmable rise time offers advatages like shorter ultrasound time, lower ultrasoundpower, greater holding ability, better followability, improved cutting efficiency and easier phaco-aspiration of dense cataracts. Methods. Through paracentesis incision connected to a pressure transducer IOP has been monitored during operation. Phaco machine with enhanced automatic surge prevention, cobra Phaco tip in combination with phaco chop technique has been used. Results. Hydrodynamics in relation to vacuum, flow and IOP is discussed and best settings on our machine for this surgical technique were established. Conclusions: Vacuum setting between 250 and 350 mmHg and flow rate of 25 ccm enables us effective and safe phaco cataract surgery.
Descriptors		CATARACT EXTRACTION PHACOEMULSIFICATION