Trocar Anterior Chamber Maintainer (TACM)

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Transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy has undergone a major transition with the introduction of small gauge vitrectory instruments. The use of trocar cannula systems have revolutionized the approach to maintaining globe infusion and has become a fundamental component of posterior segment surgery. This video describes an improvised technique for trocar anterior chamber maintainer (TACM) where a trocar cannula is introduced into the limbus to maintain adequate infusion in the eye.

Posted: 5/13/2016

Trocar Anterior Chamber Maintainer (TACM)

Transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy has undergone a major transition with the introduction of small gauge vitrectory instruments. The use of trocar cannula systems have revolutionized the approach to maintaining globe infusion and has become a fundamental component of posterior segment surgery. This video describes an improvised technique for trocar anterior chamber maintainer (TACM) where a trocar cannula is introduced into the limbus to maintain adequate infusion in the eye.

Posted: 5/13/2016

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Cecilio Velasco

8 years ago

Excellent tip!!!!

Michael Patterson

9 years ago

Fantastic work Amar! Looking forward to adding this to my surgical armamentarium!

Samir Younus

9 years ago

it is valuable addition to posterior segment op.