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Polylactic acid for visualizing the vitreous body during vitrectomy.
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci
July 2007
Department of Ophthalmology, Kagoshima University Medical and Dental School, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, Japan.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to explore the use of polylactic acid (PLA) as a surgical aid for enhancing the visualization of the vitreous body during vitrectomy in rabbits and monkeys.
- - Researchers injected different concentrations of PLA into rabbits and observed the outcomes over 28 days, noting minimal inflammation and preservation of retinal structure, with PLA successfully visualizing the vitreous body in vitro procedures.
- - Results suggest that PLA could be a beneficial surgical adjuvant for vitrectomy, as it allowed for clear visualization without severe side effects.