Abstract | PURPOSE: Persistent retinal detachment following scleral buckling may be caused by persistent open retinal tears with a large amount of subretinal fluid, despite proper positioning of the buckle. In this study we evaluated the effectiveness of supplemental pneumatic retinopexy in flattening of the detached retina. METHODS: During 1990-1994 twelve cases of persistent retinal detachment following scleral buckling operation with appropriate position of the buckle, underwent supplemental gas injection. RESULTS: Reattachment of the retina with complete absorption of the subretinal fluid was observed within 24-48 hours from the gas injection in all eyes. Three eyes redetached and required additional operations. At the end of the follow-up (mean 16 months) the retina was attached in all eyes, and the visual acuity was 20/120 or better in 11 eyes, and 20/30 or better in 7 eyes. No complications were observed. CONCLUSION: Pneumatic retinopexy for persistent retinal detachment, following scleral buckling, is effective in obtaining fast flattening of the retina and achieving good visual results.
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Authors | H Levkovitch-Verbin, G Treister, J Moisseiev |
Journal | Acta ophthalmologica Scandinavica
(Acta Ophthalmol Scand)
Vol. 76
Issue 3
Pg. 353-5
(Jun 1998)
ISSN: 1395-3907 [Print] Denmark |
PMID | 9686853
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Fluorocarbons
- perflutren
- Sulfur Hexafluoride
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Female
- Fluorocarbons
(administration & dosage)
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
- Recurrence
- Reoperation
- Retinal Detachment
(etiology, surgery)
- Scleral Buckling
(adverse effects)
- Sulfur Hexafluoride
(administration & dosage)
- Visual Acuity
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