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Active aspiration of suprachoroidal hemorrhage using a guarded needle. Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina Mandelcorn, E. D., Kitchens, J. W., Fijalkowski, N., Moshfeghi, D. M. 2014; 45 (2): 150-152

Abstract

To describe a novel technique using a guarded needle to drain suprachoroidal hemorrhage.A guarded needle is used to drain suprachoroidal hemorrhage under direct microscope visualization. A scleral buckling sleeve is used to create a guarded 26-gauge needle to avoid over-penetration of the needle beyond the suprachoroidal space. Active extrusion can be used to drain suprachoroidal blood.The authors report two cases in which active aspiration using a guarded needle was successful in draining suprachoroidal hemorrhage without complications. In both cases, the vitreous cavity could be restored, allowing for subsequent pars plana vitrectomy.The technique of active aspiration using a guarded needle optimizes surgeon control of suprachoroidal hemorrhage drainage and also has the added benefit of easy transition to secondary vitrectomy after drainage has been completed. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2014;45:150-152.].

View details for DOI 10.3928/23258160-20140306-09

View details for PubMedID 24635157