Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4021172 | Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Torsional phacoemulsification generated less heat than longitudinal phacoemulsification in all 3 comparison tests. Lower operating temperatures indicate lower heat generation within the same volume of fluid, and this may provide additional thermal protection during cataract surgery.
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Authors
Young Keun MD, Kevin M. MD,