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Fig. 3

From: Quadrantic vortex vein decompression with subretinal fluid drainage for manangement of Nanophthalmic choroidal effusions— a review of literature and case series

Fig. 3

Cut down technique for performing external drainage. The sclera is cauterized in the area where drainage is intended (a). No 13 surgical blade is used to cut down the sclera in layer by layer fashion until choroidal hue is present (b). The bed is cauterized and then a 10–0 needle or a 27G needle is used to perforate the choroid to reach the subretinal space and drain the fluid externally (c)

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