Management of giant retinal tears with perfluoroperhydrophenanthrene (Vitreon).

Abstract

Giant retinal tears in 10 eyes were repaired with the perfluorocarbon liquid Vitreon (perfluoroperhydrophenanthrene). The mean patient follow-up period was 9.2 months; retinas remained attached in all eyes at the last examination. Visual acuity improved in 9 eyes and could not be measured in one eye. One patient (mentally retarded) required a second operation for reattachment of the retina, which redetached from trauma after initial successful repair. Vitreon, unlike other perfluorocarbon liquids, may also be used as a short-term intraocular tamponade with the patient remaining in a supine position postoperatively. Vitreon was used as a short-term postoperative intraocular tamponade in 6 eyes. In 4 eyes, Vitreon was used as an intraoperative tool to reposition the retina and, when necessary, to unfold an inverted flap.

• Authors: J A Schulman, G A Peyman, K J Blinder, W A Alturki, U R Desai, N C Nelson Jr
• Journal: Japanese journal of ophthalmology (Jpn J Ophthalmol) Vol. 37 Issue 1 Pg. 70-7 ( 1993) ISSN: 0021-5155 [Print] Japan
• PMID: 8320868 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)

Chemical References

• Fluorocarbons
• perfluorophenanthrene

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Aged
• Female
• Fluorocarbons (administration & dosage)
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Injections
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Posture
• Reoperation
• Retinal Perforations (surgery)
• Treatment Outcome
• Visual Acuity
• Vitrectomy