Subfoveal perfluorocarbon liquid. Removal after three months

Abstract

Clinical case: A case of surgical removal of a subfoveal perfluorocarbon liquid (PFCL) bubble that remained trapped inside the subretinal space. PFCL bubble extraction was performed by performing a therapeutic and vacuum PFCL bubble macular retinal detachment.

Discussion: The elapsed time before subfoveal PFCL extraction seems to influence the visual result. There are other factors which could influence the final visual acuity significantly, nevertheless it is possible to achieve useful vision, as long as the fovea is not damaged and iatrogenic injuries are avoided during PFCL bubble extraction.

Keywords: Cirugía macular; Macula; Macular surgery; Mácula; Perfluorocarbon liquid; Perfluorocarbono líquido; Subfoveal; Vitrectomy; Vitrectomía.