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Vacuum-attached infusion terminal.

D R May·B J Dignam
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Abstract

A vacuum-attached infusion terminal for use in vitrectomy procedures has the advantage of being rapidly positioned in the eye through a 20-gauge pars plana incision. The terminal can be used as a temporary infusion source or throughout an entire vitrectomy procedure.

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D R May, B J Dignam. 1983. Vacuum-attached infusion terminal.. https://doi.org/10.1001/archopht.1983.01040010812025

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