Clinical Evaluation of Perfluorocarbon Liquid in Retinal Detachment Surgery.
- Author:
Ji Eun LEE
1
;
Boo Sup OUM
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Pusan National University Hospital.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Perfluorocarbon;
Retinal detachment;
Vitrectomy
- MeSH:
Aphakia;
Pseudophakia;
Retinal Detachment*;
Retinal Perforations;
Retinaldehyde*;
Silicone Oils;
Vitrectomy;
Vitreoretinal Surgery;
Vitreoretinopathy, Proliferative
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2000;41(1):103-111
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Perfluorocarbon liquids have been used to facilitate surgery in complicated retinal detachments or giant retinal tears which were difficult to manage. The results of perfluorophenanthrene usage in 26 eyes that had been taken vitreoretinal surgery were analyzed.The causes of retinal detachments were giant retinal tears in five eyes[19%], pseudophakia or aphakia in three[12%]and trauma in three.As tamponades, C3F8 gas was used in 11 eyes and silicone oil in 15 eyes. Overall, anatomical success rate was 73%and functional success rate was 58%.All of the giant retinal tears were successfully reattached and four eyes[80%]were functionally successful.The rates of anatomical success were 75%in eyes with grade C proliferative vitreoretinopathy, and 64%in grade D.Regarding postoperative tamponade materials, there was no significant difference between C3F8 gas and silicone oil.Releasing retinectomy was perfomed in four eyes and there was no functional success. In conclusion, perfluorocarbon liquid is a useful instrument that improves the result of operation of complicated retinal detachment if used selectively.
