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Risk of capsular rupture similar for Venturi and peristaltic phaco pumps
The risk of capsular rupture during cataract surgery from contact with phacoemulsification needles was similar for both peristaltic and Venturi vacuum modes, according to a study.The experimental laboratory investigation used a posterior capsular surrogate consisting of plastic wrap stretched tightly over one end of a closed 4-inch diameter polyvinylchloride tube.