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Use of tissue plasminogen activator to previne fibrin formation following cataract extraction

SUMMARY

Five eyes of four patients showed prolific fibrin formation following cataract extraction and IOL implantation. Tissue plasminogen reactivator (25 mcg) was injected into the anterior chamber of all cases. A complete desapearance of the fibrin could be observed 3 to 12 hours following the injection.

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