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Divide and Conquer Cross-Chop

D. Michael Colvard MD

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Michael Colvard, MD, presents a new technique for nuclear disassembly called the divide and conquer cross-chop. Unlike some other pre-chopping maneuvers, this technique exerts little stress on the zonules because it's not necessary to impale the nucleus.

Posted: 12/19/2012

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Cataract

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Zonules

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Divide and Conquer Cross-Chop

D. Michael Colvard MD

Michael Colvard, MD, presents a new technique for nuclear disassembly called the divide and conquer cross-chop. Unlike some other pre-chopping maneuvers, this technique exerts little stress on the zonules because it's not necessary to impale the nucleus.

Posted: 12/19/2012

Keywords:

Cataract

•

Zonules

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Anonymous

9 years ago

Sir very nice and innovative technique. Which chopper is used for cross chop??

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