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Graft Injection

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The Dance Before the Dance: Reorient the Graft for an Efficient Unfolding

Scroll (in injector) → Irrigate and Aspirate Syringe
Double Scroll (in injector) → Controlled injection
Double Scroll (in eye) → Central tapping
Bouquet → Central tapping
Edge Fold → Fluid release, tapping, push and release, removal of injector

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Scroll

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To Open:

  • Try tapping perpendicularly to the end of the scroll. Sending fluid waves into scroll to open it.
  • Tap vertically and centrally, aligned with the long axis of the scroll. Skew your tapping to the more open or more peripheral end.
  • If the scroll is tight, consider using a cannula/BSS to “flip open” one edge. Alternatively, a Fogla cannula (opening on sides) can be inserted into scroll and BSS used to push the graft open.

Most likely next conformation(s):

  • Simple Fold (most likely)
  • Bouquet
  • Double Scroll
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Simple Fold

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To Open:

  • Use a two cannula Dirisamer technique.
  • The Red Cannula is stationary and mildly compressing the cornea.
  • The Green Cannula is dynamic. Tap just to the open side of (not on top of) the folded edge. You can direct your taps slightly toward the fold.
  • Continue to advance your dynamic cannula (Green) until the graft has opened completely, taking breaks to recenter as needed.
  • No alternative option here as this “always” works.

Most likely next conformation(s):

  • Edge Fold
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Needs the Anterior Chamber be shallow but not narrow
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Inverted

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Video provided by Michael Straiko, M.D.

To Flip:

  • Note the confirmation of the graft (backwards S).
  • Inject small and sequential bursts of BSS along the iris plane.
  • Use the BSS to “push” the folded edge around and thus roll the graft over.
  • If a shallow AC is maintained, the graft will remain unscrolled.

Most likely next conformation(s):

  1. Scroll
  2. Simple Fold
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Double Scroll

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To Open:

  • Tap directly down on the center of the graft along the long axis.

Most likely next conformation(s):

  1. Simple Fold (most likely)
  2. Bouquet (if eccentric tapping)
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Bouquet

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Video provided by Michael Straiko, M.D.

To Open:

  • Tap directly down on the center of the graft along the long axis. Skew tapping toward the more open end, treating it as if it were a double scroll.
  • Tap at open end, perpendicular to long axis and march taps centrally as graft opens. This maneuver takes advantage of the asymmetry of this conformation.

Most likely next conformation(s):

  1. Simple/edge Fold(s)
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Edge Fold

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To Open:

  • Slowly indent the cornea peripheral to the edge fold and then quickly release. This will “pull” the edge open.
  • Use a Dirisamer technique or simple tapping (without static/red cannula) to open the fold.
  • Burp aqueous from an existing wound (ideally a para) to “pull” the edge open. This may require rotating the graft (sweep the cornea along edge of graft in a path that is tangential to the limbus).
  • If the fold is very small and the graft is centered, just go ahead and place a moderate size gas bubble.

Most likely next conformation(s):

  1. Done!
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Origami

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To Resolve:

  • Deepen the anterior chamber with BSS through a para, using the BSS current and space created to help re-orient the graft.
  • Tap along apex or inside of the fold and it should straighten out into a scroll (deep chamber required).

Most likely next conformation(s):

  1. Scroll
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Taco

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It Depends:

  • Smaller side on the top (40/60)
    • This is a (slightly more difficult) Simple Fold
    • Open with Dirisamer (see Simple Fold)
  • Smaller Side on bottom (60/40)
    • This graft is Inverted.
    • Jet BSS along iris surface (see Inverted) to roll the graft over.
  • 50/50 Taco
    • No way to open a 50/50 with tapping.
    • Jet BSS along iris surface (see Inverted) to roll the graft over.

Most likely next conformation(s):

  1. Simple Fold
  2. Scroll (if deepen AC with BSS)
  3. Origami
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Let's Dance! - One Step Back, Three Steps Forward

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50/50 Taco → Attempted Roll with BSS
Origami → Tap (Already Deep)
Simple Fold → Dirisamer Technique
Edge Folds → Release Fluid, Indent and Release, Simple Tapping

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Try to Open the Graft Prior to Removing the Injector

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Smaller side on the top (40/60)

  • This is a (slightly more difficult) Simple Fold
  • Open with Dirisamer (see Simple Fold)

Smaller Side on bottom (60/40)

  • This is Inverted
  • Jet BSS along iris surface (see inverted) to roll graft over

50/50 Taco

  • No way to open a 50/50 with tapping
  • Jet BSS along iris surface (see inverted) to roll graft over/reorient

Most likely next conformation(s):

  1. Simple Fold
  2. Scroll (if deepen AC with BSS)
  3. Origami

The Dance Before the Dance: Reorient the Graft for an Efficient Unfolding

Scroll (in injector) → Irrigate and Aspirate Syringe
Double Scroll (in injector) → Controlled injection
Double Scroll (in eye) → Central tapping
Bouquet → Central tapping
Edge Fold → Fluid release, tapping, push and release, removal of injector

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