[Treatment of retinal detachment with a giant tear--personal observations concerning use of perfluorocarbon liquid]

Klin Oczna. 1994 Aug-Sep;96(8-9):271-4.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The authors present results of the treatment of retinal detachment with giant tear in 12 eyes in 11 patients. The encirclement of the eyeball, vitrectomy and endo-tamponade with gas in 3 cases and silicone oil in 9 were applied. In 4 cases, perfluorocarbon liquid was used to unroll the retina. After 6-15 months follow-up retina was completely attached in 8 eyes (66%); in 3 eyes (25%) residual detachment was observed in the inferior part of the fundus and in 1 eye retina remained detached. In 8 eyes, visual acuity was above 5/50, in 3 above 1/50. The type of endo-tamponade and the role of perfluorocarbon liquid in this kind of retinal detachment are discussed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fluorocarbons / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retinal Detachment / therapy*
  • Silicone Oils / administration & dosage
  • Vitrectomy

Substances

  • Fluorocarbons
  • Silicone Oils