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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
1994-3-31
pubmed:abstractText
A randomized prospective study was performed on 30 nonglaucomatous eyes undergoing pars plana vitrectomy and intraoperative fluid-gas exchange, comparing the effect of two perfluoropropane gas concentrations (12% and 20%) on postoperative intraocular pressure, early postoperative bubble size, and intravitreal longevity. No significant differences in mean intraocular bubble size at 36 to 48 hours and mean peak and final follow-up intraocular pressure were found between the 12% group (n = 15) and the 20% group (n = 15, unpaired T-test). Intravitreal longevity was significantly greater for the 20% concentration (mean +/- standard deviation = 8.4 +/- 1.8 weeks) compared with the 12% concentration (mean +/- standard deviation = 6.7 +/- 1.6 weeks). In nonglaucomatous eyes under careful observation and appropriate antiglaucoma therapy, the choice between a 12% or 20% concentration of perfluoropropane gas determined primarily longevity of gas tamponade rather than postoperative pressure or early bubble size.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0275-004X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
13
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
302-6
pubmed:dateRevised
2008-5-30
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1993
pubmed:articleTitle
Perfluoropropane 12% versus 20%. Effect on intraocular pressure and gas tamponade after pars plana vitrectomy.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Ophthalmology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S., Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't