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2719587

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5
pubmed:dateCreated
1989-6-16
pubmed:abstractText
Three low-viscosity perfluorocarbon liquids provided an intraoperative tool during vitrectomy to manage giant retinal tears. These clear fluids have a high specific gravity (1.8 to 1.9) and are immiscible with water. In six eyes, the giant tear was less than 180 degrees; in 11 eyes, it was 180 degrees or greater. In all eyes, the tear was unfolded and the retina was flattened while the patient was supine. The perfluorocarbon liquid was aspirated and replaced by air-perfluorocarbon gas mixtures (16 eyes) or silicone oil (one eye) at the end of the operation. The retina was reattached in 16 eyes (94%), with a minimum follow-up period of 6 months. In five eyes (29%), the retina was reattached without scleral buckling. Residual droplets of perfluorocarbon liquid were observed in four patients. These new materials complement present surgical techniques for managing giant retinal tears.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
May
pubmed:issn
0003-9950
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
107
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
761-6
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-14
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1989
pubmed:articleTitle
Giant retinal tears. Surgical techniques and results using perfluorocarbon liquids.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Ophthalmology, New York Hospital-Cornell University Medical Center, New York 10021.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S., Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't