Sideways sculpting - A novel technique in eyes with posterior polar cataracts
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2024-04
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Wolters Kluwer – Medknow
Abstract
Posterior polar cataracts (PPCs) have long been a concern for cataract surgeons due to their natural proclivity for posterior capsule rupture. Although problems can be avoided, there is no surgical procedure that can completely eliminate the possibility of posterior capsular rupture. Research reports a higher percentage of capsule rupture and related complications post surgical intervention. The sideways sculpting technique is a novel method to alleviate unnecessary tension on the posterior capsule. To disseminate this novel technique to practicing ophthalmologists to reduce the risk of complications related to polar cataracts. This video presents the creation of sculpting or trench at the center of the nucleus, sideways movement of the phacotip trench, rotation of the nucleus, and phacoemulsification steps while operating a dense PPC. Step?by?step demonstration of sideways sculpting and an overview of its significance. Video Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ukCjdr9DlEgguCgfh0DPAPYxCCEzirq/view?usp=sharing.
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Capsule rupture, posterior polar cataract, sideways sculpting technique
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Patwardhan Sourabh D, Patwardhan Nidhi S, Sangle Ankita. Sideways sculpting - A novel technique in eyes with posterior polar cataracts. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2024 Apr; 72(4): 596-597