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

9 years ago

Excellent tip!!!!

Michael Patterson

10 years ago

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

Samir Younus

10 years ago

it is valuable addition to posterior segment op.

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