Abstract | BACKGROUND: High-density silicone oils are newly developed long-term tamponade agents for the treatment of complicated retinal detachment in the inferior retina. Previous studies describe satisfying anatomical and functional results. In this study we examined the largest cohort so far for a 9-month follow-up and performed a comparison to conventional silicone oil. METHODS: RESULTS: Anatomical success was achieved in 78 of 89 eyes (87.6%) with completed follow-up; visual acuity did not change significantly (from mean preoperative logMAR 1.88 to postoperative logMAR 1.96 (p = 0.9). Compared to control a higher anatomical success but a similar number of adverse effects were observed with heavy silicone oil in vitreous. Nevertheless, patients who received Densiron 68 twice due to redetachment showed a significantly higher rate of intraocular inflammation with the tamponade agent in situ. CONCLUSION: Our results support the hypothesis of Densiron 68 as potent tamponade agent for complicated retinal detachment in the inferior retinal segments especially in eyes where a previous operation failed.
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Authors | Erdmuth Herbrig, Dirk Sandner, Katrin Engelmann |
Journal | Ophthalmic research
(Ophthalmic Res)
Vol. 39
Issue 4
Pg. 198-206
( 2007)
ISSN: 0030-3747 [Print] Switzerland |
PMID | 17596752
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright (c) 2007 S. Karger AG, Basel. |
Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Cataract
(etiology)
- Corneal Diseases
(etiology)
- Endophthalmitis
(etiology)
- Epiretinal Membrane
(etiology)
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Instillation, Drug
- Intraocular Pressure
- Middle Aged
- Ocular Hypotension
(etiology)
- Prospective Studies
- Retinal Detachment
(complications, surgery)
- Retrospective Studies
- Silicone Oils
(administration & dosage, adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Treatment Outcome
- Vitrectomy
(adverse effects)
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