Open AccessHurricane cortical aspiration technique: One-step continuous circular aspiration maneuver
Author(s) -
Celso Takashi Nakano,
Andréa Rodrigues Motta,
Wilson Takashi Hida,
Cristiane Mitie Nakamura,
Patrick Frensel Tzelikis,
Mílton Ruiz Alves,
Liliana Werner
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of cataract and refractive surgery/journal of cataract and refractive surgery
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.678
H-Index - 142
eISSN - 1873-4502
pISSN - 0886-3350
DOI - 10.1016/j.jcrs.2014.01.003
Subject(s) - phacoemulsification , medicine , traction (geology) , surgery , engineering , visual acuity , mechanical engineering
We describe a modification of the original standard radial aspiration technique. The modified technique--hurricane 1-step continuous circular cortical aspiration--has the potential to improve this part of phacoemulsification surgery with benefits in surgical time and possible decreases in fluid, corneal edema, and traction on the zonular fibers through better distribution of tractional forces. The first results were encouraging and without complications.