Abstract | PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The aim of this article is to present the current state-of-the-art in regard to the application of vital dyes during vitreoretinal surgery, 'chromovitrectomy', as well as to overview the current literature regarding the properties of dyes, techniques of application, indications, and complications in chromovitrectomy. RECENT FINDINGS: SUMMARY:
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Authors | Eduardo B Rodrigues, Maurício Maia, Carsten H Meyer, Fernando M Penha, Eduardo Dib, Michel E Farah |
Journal | Current opinion in ophthalmology
(Curr Opin Ophthalmol)
Vol. 18
Issue 3
Pg. 179-87
(May 2007)
ISSN: 1040-8738 [Print] United States |
PMID | 17435423
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Benzenesulfonates
- Coloring Agents
- Infracyanine green
- Rosaniline Dyes
- Bromphenol Blue
- sulfan blue
- brilliant blue
- Trypan Blue
- Indocyanine Green
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Topics |
- Benzenesulfonates
(adverse effects)
- Bromphenol Blue
(adverse effects)
- Coloring Agents
(adverse effects)
- Epiretinal Membrane
(diagnosis)
- Humans
- Indocyanine Green
(adverse effects, analogs & derivatives)
- Retinal Perforations
(diagnosis)
- Rosaniline Dyes
(adverse effects)
- Trypan Blue
(adverse effects)
- Vitrectomy
(methods)
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