Preventing the Argentinian flag sign and managing anterior capsular tears: A review

The Argentinian flag sign (AFS) is a feared complication during cataract extraction. Intralenticular pressures, especially excessive posterior pressure, have been identified as potential mechanisms for capsular stress and tearing associated with AFS. Capsular tension is created by positive intralent...

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Published in:	Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
Main Authors:	Stephen A LoBue, Allison E Rizzuti, Curtis R Martin, Sinan A Albear, Ekjyot S Gill, Christopher L Shelby, Wyche T Coleman, Edward F Smith
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-01-01
Subjects:	anterior capsular tears argentinian flag sign intumescent cataract surgical techniques
Online Access:	http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2024;volume=72;issue=2;spage=162;epage=173;aulast=LoBue