Argentina Flag Sign
by Daniel Perrone MD, Roberto Albertazzi MD
White cataracts present a challenge during the capsulorhexis due to the limited visualization. Several techniques and stains, like trypan blue, were developed to assist in the capsulotomy. However, using low dispersive OVDs in white cataract cases may raise the Argentinean Flag Sign. The surgeon explains how to manage and avoid this dreaded complication. [Video Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (VJCRS Volume XVII Issue 1) 2001]
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Introduction VJCRS Volume XVII Issue 1 2001
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A Dog's Day
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Scleral Rupture
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Iris Prolapse, Prolapse, Prolapse
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Descemet's Cleavage
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Anterior Capsule Tear
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Argentina Flag Sign
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Intraoperative Capsular Block
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Dropped Nucleus
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Thermal Injury
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Distilled H2O Damage
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Corticocapsular Adhesions
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CTR Loss
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Conclusion VJCRS Volume XVII Issue 1 2001
Comments (2)
Muy buen video!!
thank you very much for this case.i used to give mannitol 20 % .100 c c one or two bottles and small capsulorhexis. is it useful to give mannitol before the operation?