Silicone oil tamponade in the vitreoretinal surgery

Bull Soc Belge Ophtalmol. 1999:273:105-10.

Abstract

This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the influence of a temporary silicone oil (SiO) tamponade on intraocular pressure (IOP). We reviewed 131 procedures with a temporary SiO tamponade for different indications. Visual outcome and anatomic results after the SiO removal were also analyzed. Relatively good visual and anatomic results can be achieved by a temporary SiO tamponade with an acceptable complication rate.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Balloon Occlusion
  • Catheterization / methods
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diabetic Retinopathy / surgery
  • Eye Injuries / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Macular Degeneration / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retinal Diseases / surgery*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Silicone Oils / administration & dosage*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Uveitis / surgery*
  • Visual Acuity
  • Vitrectomy / methods*
  • Vitreoretinopathy, Proliferative / surgery

Substances

  • Silicone Oils