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- The study aimed to evaluate the membrane attraction capabilities of three types of vitrectomy probes (27-gauge, 25-gauge, and 23-gauge) using a specialized apparatus to assess various cutting parameters.
- Results showed that the enhanced 27-gauge probe had the shortest attraction distance, indicating it may allow for more precise membrane dissection, while higher vacuum levels were needed at greater cutting rates with smaller probes.
- The findings suggest that using a biased open duty cycle can enhance attraction distance, and the 27-gauge probe's similar fluid flow efficiency to larger probes could make it a versatile tool for surgeons in controlling intraoperative fluid dynamics.
Article Abstract
Purpose: To measure membrane attraction capabilities of enhanced 27-gauge, enhanced 25-gauge, and 23-gauge vitrectomy probes under various parameters.
Methods: A membrane-on-cantilever apparatus was used to measure membrane attraction for enhanced 27-, enhanced 25-, and 23-gauge UltraVit probes (n = 6 for each). The following parameters were evaluated: effects of cut rates and duty cycles on membrane attraction distances, and flow rates and vacuum levels required to attract a membrane at a fixed distance.
Results: The enhanced 27-gauge probe had the shortest attraction distance across all cutting speeds and duty cycles. To attract a membrane at a fixed distance, increasing vacuum was necessary with higher cutting rates and smaller probe gauges but flow rate remained relatively constant. The biased open duty cycle was associated with a longer attraction distance than 50/50 or biased closed modes.
Conclusion: The shorter membrane attraction distance of the enhanced 27-gauge probe versus 23-gauge and enhanced 25-gauge probes may permit greater membrane dissection precision while providing improved access to small tissue planes. Equivalent fluid flow capabilities of the 27-gauge probe compared with the 23-gauge and 25-gauge probes may provide efficient aspiration. Surgeon selection of duty cycle modes may improve intraoperative fluid control and expand the cutter utility as a multifunctional tool.
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