Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4021172 Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 2009 7 Pages PDF
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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