Treatment with magnetic fluids

Details Treatment with magnetic fluids Treatment with magnetic fluids

1998-05-11

2000-10-24

Gilbert, Samuel G.

Surgery

Miscellaneous

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600 9, A61B 1900, A61B 1752, A61N 200

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061351180

ABSTRACT:
A method for treating retinal detachment in an eye is provided. The method includes inserting a magnetic fluid into the vitreal chamber of the eye and applying a magnetized scleral buckle to the eye to treat retinal detachment.

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