The Effects of Surgery for Conjunctival Lymphangiectasia Using a High-frequency Radio Wave Electrosurgical Unit

Jeong, Hyun Kyo; Park, Hyo Song; Seo, Kyoung Yul; Lee, Jeihoon

doi:10.3341/jkos.2018.59.4.314

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“…High-frequency radio wave electrocautery can be used in various ophthalmology procedures including punctoplasty, conjunctivochalasis correction, removal of lymphangiectasia or conjunctival cyst/chemosis, and eyelid surgery [ 2 , 3 ]. This electrocautery can be utilized for cutting, hemostasis, dissection, and dehydration.…”

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“…Later, Stephen Bosniak introduced the radioelectrical device for his oculoplastic surgery approach in 1985. High-frequency radio wave electrocautery has since been used in various ophthalmology procedures, including punctoplasty, conjunctivochalasis correction, removal of lymphangiectasia or conjunctival cyst/chemosis, and eyelid surgery [ 2 , 3 ]. A surgical approach with high-frequency radio wave electrocautery provides advantages, including effective hemostasis, shorter surgery time, and fast recovery [ 4 ].…”

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High-frequency radio wave electrocautery in modified Hotz operations for epiblepharon correction

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To report the experience and advantageous effects of high-frequency radio wave electrocautery in modified Hotz operations for epiblepharon, We reviewed the records of all pediatric patients who underwent a modified Hotz operation with the use of high-frequency radio wave electrocautery (Ellman Surgitron Dual Frequency RF S5; Ellman International, Inc, Hewlett, NY) for epiblepharon between March 2016 and September 2019 at Korea University Guro Hospital. We evaluated the success rate, complications, recurrence rate and degree of satisfaction of our technique. Information from the medical records was collected, including demographics, ocular symptoms, severity of keratopathy, operation time, success/recurrence rate, and complications. 133 patients (98.52%) showed good correction of epiblepharon without complications or unpleasant cosmetic problems during 3 months of median follow-up period. Two patients (1.48%) showed recurrent corneociliary touch, but the degree was very mild and re-operation was not performed. One patient showed mild ectropion on his left lower eyelid, but the patient recovered well without operation. For complications, suture abscess and granulation were the most common, 3 cases in each, but all of those were temporary and resolved with conservative management. The approach with electrocautery for epiblepharon allows precise and fast incision of the lower eyelid, little bleeding, and minimal scarring. Surgical outcomes associated with the modified Hotz operation with electrocautery were consistent with previous studies.

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High-frequency radio wave electrocautery in modified Hotz operations for epiblepharon correction

2021

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360° Circumferential Hemorrhagic Lymphangiectasia of the Conjunctivae

Park¹,

Chi

2020

J Korean Ophthalmol Soc

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Two Cases of Corneal Neovascularization Treatment Using High-frequency Radio Wave Electrosurgery

Choi¹,

Han²,

Chung³

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J Korean Ophthalmol Soc

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Purpose: To report two cases of treatment using high-frequency radio wave electrosurgery for corneal neovascularization that recurred after medication and laser photocoagulation attempts.Case summary: (Case 1) A 53-year-old man visited our hospital complaining of corneal opacity. The best-corrected visual acuity in the left eye was 0.6. Lipid keratopathy indicated new inferior vessels. There was no significant change in corneal opacity after medication and laser photocoagulation; however, the recurrence of feeder vessels was observed. Therefore, electrocautery was performed via high-frequency radio wave electrosurgery. Visual acuity, measured 1 month later, improved to 0.9. Over the subsequent 4-year observation period, new vessels did not recur and the corneal opacity decreased gradually. (Case 2) A 23-year-old woman visited complaining of left eye pain. She had undergone laser photocoagulation three times for corneal new vessels. Visual acuity in her left eye was 0.4. Recurrence of new vessels at the upper cornea was observed, and electrocautery was performed. After 2 months, corneal opacity decreased without revascularization, and visual acuity improved to 0.5.Conclusions: In patients with corneal neovascularization, electrocautery using high-frequency radio wave electrosurgery is simple and effective and can reduce corneal opacity and improve vision without complications.

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The Effects of Surgery for Conjunctival Lymphangiectasia Using a High-frequency Radio Wave Electrosurgical Unit

Cited by 3 publications

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High-frequency radio wave electrocautery in modified Hotz operations for epiblepharon correction

High-frequency radio wave electrocautery in modified Hotz operations for epiblepharon correction

360° Circumferential Hemorrhagic Lymphangiectasia of the Conjunctivae

Two Cases of Corneal Neovascularization Treatment Using High-frequency Radio Wave Electrosurgery

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