A Bipolar Coaxial Microprobe for Safe Transvitreal Diathermy

Autor:	Guy E. O'Grady, Robert Machemer, Jean-Marie A. Parel
Rok vydání:	1981
Předmět:	Adult Male Microprobe Diabetic Retinopathy Materials science Adolescent business.industry medicine.medical_treatment Retinal Vessels Diathermy Ophthalmology Optics Bipolar diathermy Electrocoagulation medicine Humans Female Coaxial business
Zdroj:	Archives of Ophthalmology. 99:494-497
ISSN:	0003-9950
DOI:	10.1001/archopht.1981.03930010496024
Popis:	• We present a new 22-gauge transvitreal bipolar diathermy microprobe. With the use of the coaxial principle, the current flows only at the probe's end surfaces. Because of its small size and end-on coagulation effect, and when used in conjunction with a low-frequency diathermy unit, the probe can be used safely on vessels lying directly on the retinal surface and close to the optic nerve head. We report three cases to demonstrate the usefulness of this instrument.
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