Equipment and Instruments in Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgery
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: In this section, special considerations regarding vitreoretinal instrumentation when planning pediatric retinal surgery are evaluated. Instrumentation was designed considering the distinct anatomical and physiological differences in the pediatric population. Instrumentation used in the pediatric population, including eyelid speculum, scleral buckling elements, visualization systems, 25 and 27G short vitrectomy packs, and sutures, is discussed, which may include differences. In addition to instrument design, modifications and techniques used in surgical steps that differ from adults were also evaluated. With awareness of these differences, complications can be prevented and optimum treatment effectiveness may be achieved with the surgeon's operational management.
DOI: 10.37783/crj-0460
Language: English
Topic: Retinal and Macular Surgery
Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4403170059