Macaroni necklace technique – Removal of a Xen gel stent
This video demonstrates the novel “macaroni necklace” technique for removing a Xen gel stent. The technique allows for complete removal of the stent without the hydrated and soft pieces from tearing apart. In this case, the stent was the nidus for endophthalmitis, and complete removal is necessary f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-12-01
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| Series: | American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451993624001099 |
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| Summary: | This video demonstrates the novel “macaroni necklace” technique for removing a Xen gel stent. The technique allows for complete removal of the stent without the hydrated and soft pieces from tearing apart. In this case, the stent was the nidus for endophthalmitis, and complete removal is necessary for prevention of future infections. |
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| ISSN: | 2451-9936 |