Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 30, Issue 11 , Pages 2265-2268, November 2004

Modifications in cataract surgery for the morbidly obese patient☆

  • Ahmad M. Mansour, MD

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  • Mays Al-Dairy, MD

Department of Ophthalmology, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon

Accepted 24 February 2004.

Abstract 

We describe a standing phacoemulsification technique (SPT) with the patient in reverse Trendelenburg position (RTP) as a means of performing surgery in morbidly obese patients. These patients have elevated vitreous pressure, leading to a high rate of posterior capsule rupture and vitreous loss. The SPT with RTP normalizes vitreous pressure, facilitating cataract surgery.

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☆ Neither author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.

PII: S0886-3350(04)00413-4

doi:10.1016/j.jcrs.2004.02.088

Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 30, Issue 11 , Pages 2265-2268, November 2004

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