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Intraocular foreign-body hazard during vitrectomy.

J A Bovino·D F Marcus
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We noted two instances of forceps-induced fragmentation of the bar used for scleral plug storage during vitreous surgery. The silicone bar material was adherent to the plug in both cases. Because this represents a significant intraocular foreign body hazard, the scleral plug should be carefully inspected before insertion.

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J A Bovino, D F Marcus. 1982. Intraocular foreign-body hazard during vitrectomy.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9394(82)90542-6

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