| Literature DB >> 15088833 |
James O'Rourke1, Daniel M Taylor, Yafei Wang.
Abstract
Anterior chamber paracentesis is typically done using a tuberculin syringe, hypodermic needle, fixation forceps, and lid speculum. A compact suction pipette design simplifies the tap by eliminating unneeded instrumentation and minimizing needle dead space. The short (1/4-inch) 30-gauge needle tip eases limbal penetration. The soft plastic suction bulb provides a prompt and controlled aspiration of small volumes. Compared with syringe-needle methods, the pipette refines paracentesis by reducing the complexity and duration of aqueous withdrawal.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15088833
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging ISSN: 1542-8877