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William V. Delaney, Jr., MD; Anna Goeller, RN; Mary Nilan, RN

Arch Ophthalmol. 1970;83(4):450.

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SCHEIE et al¹ have justifiably popularized cataract aspiration for young patients. Technique variations^2-4 still require movement of a needle inside a child's eye. Maximum control of the aspirating needle while manipulating a syringe is difficult. A remote syringe on the end of a polyethylene tube handled by an assistant is better; but removes the surgeon from full control.

A delicate, foot-operated suction control is available (Fig 1 and 2). Existing operating room suction is used and can be varied in extremely small increments. Readily available, sterile, intravenous tubing with a 19 gauge needle gives the surgeon an easily controlled instrument plus a free hand (Fig 3). Making the corneoscleral incision 2 mm instead of 1 mm allows irrigation and iridectomy with little added risk.

Wesley H. Bradley, MD, introduced us to this device used successfully in stapes surgery.

The foot-operated suction control is available from the Cadogan Engineering . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
Syracuse, NY

From the Department of Ophthalmology, State University of New York Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY.

Footnotes
Submitted for publication Sept 12, 1969.

Reprint requests to 614 State Tower Bldg, Syracuse, NY 13202 (Dr. Delaney).

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