Abstract | PURPOSE: To report a new approach for removal of Densiron-68 via pars plana with a 23-gauge transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy system (TSVS). METHODS: Prospective, interventional case series. Ten eyes (4 phakic, 5 pseudophakic, 1 aphakic) of 10 patients underwent Densiron-68 (1480 mPa viscosity and 1.06 g/ml specific gravity) removal via pars plana with a suction pressure of 600-mmHg vacuum through a short 23-gauge silicon cannula.ResultsDensiron-68 was completely removed from all eyes. Retinal reattachment was achieved in all cases. The intraocular pressure was 20.9 (SD 3.5) mmHg at baseline, 12.2 (SD 4) mmHg at day 1 postoperatively, and 13.6 (SD 2.9), 15.4 (SD 2.5), and 16 (SD 1.8) mmHg after 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months, respectively. Five eyes needed suture of at least one sclerotomy. Postoperative hypotony (<or=8 mmHg) was seen in 2 out of 10 eyes (20%). No additional postoperative procedure was necessary. CONCLUSIONS: Active removal of Densiron-68 with a 23-gauge short cannula is a simple, innovative, and safe technique that can help reduce surgical trauma.
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Authors | M R Romano, C Groenwald, R Das, T Stappler, D Wong, H Heimann |
Journal | Eye (London, England)
(Eye (Lond))
Vol. 23
Issue 3
Pg. 715-7
(Mar 2009)
ISSN: 1476-5454 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 19151654
(Publication Type: Evaluation Study, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Silicone Oils
- densiron-68
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Topics |
- Aged
- Conjunctiva
(surgery)
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Intraocular Pressure
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Postoperative Care
(methods)
- Prospective Studies
- Retinal Perforations
(surgery)
- Sclera
(surgery)
- Silicone Oils
- Suction
(instrumentation, methods)
- Sutures
- Treatment Outcome
- Visual Acuity
- Vitrectomy
(methods)
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