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The plasma blade in vitreoretinal surgery

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Annals of Ophthalmology

Abstract

The Plasma Blade (Fugo Blade) was used to treat a traumatic retinal detachment, a case of Eales disease, and a case of proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Using this new battery-powered radiofrequency electrosurgical device, the authors were able to perform retinotomy and dissolve dense fibrovascular bands, with minimal bleeding and no tractional tears. The Plasma Blade appears, to have other clinical applications besides capsulotomy.

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  1. Dalfit Singh Eye Hospital, 1-Radha Soami Road, 143001, Amritsar, India

    Indu R. Singh MD,  Daljit Singh MD,  Ravijit Singh MD,  Kiranjit MD,  Seema K. Singh MD &  Ravi S. Jit Singh MD

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None of the authors have a financial interest in any product listed in this article. The Fugo Blade is sold by Medisurg Research and Management Corporation. Norristown, Pa. More, information about the device is available through the company Web site at www.fugoblade.com or by calling (610) 277-3937.

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Singh, I.R., Singh, D., Singh, R. et al. The plasma blade in vitreoretinal surgery. Ann Ophthalmol 33, 280–289 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12009-001-0041-x

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