Simultaneous perfusion of air and irrigating solution in the management of traumatic posterior segment injuries

A technique to perfuse air and infusion fluid simultaneously in the management of severe posterior segment injuries has been developed. The technique requires air infusion through an infusion cannula while fluid is introduced and aspirated by a full-function vitrectomy instrument. This technique can be used in the primary procedure, or in secondary procedures in which the retina has been reattached by a fluid-gas exchange postoperatively.