Our Experience with Perfluorohexyloctane (F6H8) as a Temporary Endotamponade in Vitreoretinal Surgery

2002 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 518-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.I. Stefaniotou ◽  
M.V. Aspiotis ◽  
G.D. Kitsos ◽  
CHR.D. Kalogeropoulos ◽  
I.C. Asproudis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retinal Detachment ◽  
Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment ◽  
Silicone Oil ◽  
Vitreoretinal Surgery ◽  
Additional Surgery ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
Perfluorocarbon Liquids ◽  
Pars Plana ◽  
Oil Injection ◽  
Anatomical Success

Purpose To evaluate the use of F6H8 as a temporary endotamponade for complicated and special cases of retinal detachment instead of silicone oil. Methods We have used F6H8 with 14 patients since February 1999. Eight suffered from rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) with multiple tears located inferiorly. Three presented inferior traction retinal detachment (TRD) under silicone oil, two suffered from ocular trauma with inferior TRD, and one had idiopathic macular hole. The substance was introduced into the eye after pars plana vitrectomy and membrane peeling if needed, and we tried to introduce as much as possible. Results With F6H8 the retina was easily reattached in all cases, like with perfluorocarbon liquids. The postoperative view was very good. F6H8 was removed in all cases after 3–8 weeks. Anatomical success was achieved in 12 out of 14 eyes. Two eyes presented severe PVR. F6H8 entered the anterior chamber in 4 cases, but no corneal complications occurred. In one case there was a marked IOP rise due to an anterior block, treated with superior iridotomy. In two cases retinal detachment (RD) occurred in the upper part and was treated with additional surgery, F6H8 removal and silicone oil injection. Conclusions F6H8 seems to be a promising tamponade agent for special cases of RD.

scholarly journals Efficacy and Safety of Vitrectomy without Using Perfluorocarbon Liquids and Drainage Retinotomy Associated with Postoperative Positioning Based on Residual Subretinal Fluid for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Paolo Chelazzi ◽  
Claudia Azzolini ◽  
Claudia Bellina ◽  
Francesca Cappelli ◽  
Ilaria Del Genovese ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retinal Detachment ◽  
Surgical Procedure ◽  
Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment ◽  
Intraoperative Complications ◽  
Subretinal Fluid ◽  
Vitreoretinal Surgery ◽  
Perfluorocarbon Liquids ◽  
Secondary Endpoints ◽  
Encircling Band ◽  
Pars Plana

Medical records of 75 eyes from 75 consecutive patients with uncomplicated rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) who underwent pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) were analyzed. Inclusion criteria were patients with RRD who underwent primary 23- or 25-gauge PPV with air, gas, or SiO tamponade and performed by a single surgeon, no use of perfluorocarbon liquids (PFCL) and drainage retinotomy, and follow-up ≥ six months. Exclusion criteria were patients who underwent previous vitreoretinal surgery, proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) more than grade B, giant tears, and encircling band associated with PPV. The main endpoint was the anatomical retinal reattachment rate after a single surgical procedure. Secondary endpoints were best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), postoperative retinal displacement, and intraoperative and/or postoperative complications. Primary anatomical success was achieved in 97.3% of cases using this modified surgical procedure. Retinal slippage occurred only in 28.2% of patients and it was not observed in all cases of macula-on RRD. The mean logMAR of the BCVA significantly improved in 92% of patients and no intraoperative complications were observed. The results suggest that complete subretinal liquid drainage is not mandatory for all RRD cases treated with PPV and that using PFCL and performing a drainage retinotomy are not essential in eyes with primary RRD and PVR less than grade B. Postoperative positioning after PPV for uncomplicated RRD based on the presence or absence of residual subretinal fluid at the end of surgery could limit the occurrence of postoperative retinal displacement, while promoting patient compliance.

scholarly journals Supine positioning after vitrectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachments with inferior retinal breaks

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amr Mohammed Elsayed Abdelkader ◽  
Hossam Youssef Abouelkheir
Keyword(s):  
Retinal Detachment ◽  
Pars Plana Vitrectomy ◽  
Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment ◽  
Silicone Oil ◽  
The Other ◽  
Oil Removal ◽  
Silicone Oil Removal ◽  
Retinal Breaks ◽  
Pars Plana ◽  
Oil Injection

Abstract Background To evaluate the effectiveness of face up position (FUP) following pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) and silicone oil injection in cases of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) with multiple peripheral and inferior breaks. Method Thirty-two eyes of 32 patients with RRD due to multiple peripheral breaks were managed with PPV and silicone oil as endotamponade. Postoperatively, all patients were instructed to assume face up (supine) position for at least 10 days. Silicone oil was removed 3 to 6 months postoperatively in eyes with attached retina and the patients were followed up for 6 months. Results Thirty eyes (94%) got a successful attachment of the retina and remained attached after silicone oil removal. One case showed lower redetachment under silicone oil while the other case showed recurrent RRD after silicone oil removal. Conclusion Although postoperative FUP is not a popular one, it is effective in the treatment of RRD with peripheral breaks whatever the number or the distribution of these breaks. This may in some way or another change the traditional trends of postoperative positioning after vitrectomy for RRD.

scholarly journals Intraocular Pressure Elevation within Six Days After Vitreoretinal Surgery with Silicone Oil Injection for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoyan Zhang ◽  
Xiaofeng Hao ◽  
Like Xie
Keyword(s):  
Intraocular Pressure ◽  
Retinal Detachment ◽  
Pars Plana Vitrectomy ◽  
Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment ◽  
Silicone Oil ◽  
Topical Steroid ◽  
Pressure Elevation ◽  
Intraocular Pressure Elevation ◽  
Pars Plana ◽  
Oil Injection

Abstract Background: We investigated the incidence of and risk factors for intraocular pressure elevation within 6 days following pars plana vitrectomy with silicone oil injection for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Methods: We reviewed the records of 55 patients in whom pars plana vitrectomy with silicone oil injection was performed. The intraocular pressure was evaluated before surgery and 1 day, 3 days, and 6 days post-operatively. Results: Intraocular pressure elevation was found in 49% of eyes within 6 days after surgery. A long duration of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment was significantly associated with intraocular pressure elevation on day 1 after surgery. Presence of diabetes was significantly associated with intraocular pressure elevation at 3 days post-operation. Intraocular pressure elevation may occur 6 days following topical steroid use. Conclusions: Intraocular pressure should be monitored regularly in the early post-operative period after pars plana vitrectomy with silicone oil injection for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, especially in patients with prolonged detachment and diabetic history.

scholarly journals Simultaneous Vitreoretinal Surgery and Penetrating Keratoplasty without a Keratoprosthesis or Endoscopy for Vitreoretinal Disease Associated with Corneal Opacity

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-136
Author(s):  
Takuya Yoshimoto ◽  
Naoyuki Yamada ◽  
Fumiaki Higashijima ◽  
Shinichiro Teranishi ◽  
Kazuhiro Kimura
Keyword(s):  
Penetrating Keratoplasty ◽  
Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment ◽  
Silicone Oil ◽  
Vitreoretinal Surgery ◽  
Visual Outcome ◽  
Corneal Opacity ◽  
Additional Surgery ◽  
Vitreoretinal Disease ◽  
Temporary Keratoprosthesis ◽  
Pars Plana

We evaluated the visual outcome of combined penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) and 25G pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) performed without a temporary keratoprosthesis or endoscopy in a patient with vitreoretinal disease complicated by severe corneal opacity. The patient was a 68-year-old woman who had severe corneal opacity and silicone oil in her left eye after several previous intraocular surgeries for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment and proliferative vitreoretinopathy. We successfully performed a combined surgery of conventional PKP followed by 25G PPV without the use of a keratoprosthesis.At 6 months after surgery, visual acuity had not improved, and the density of corneal endothelial cells of the donor cornea had declined from 3,205 to 1,969 cells/mm2. However, corneal transparency remained good, and additional surgery for vitreoretinal disease was not necessary. The combined surgical procedure designed to minimize the number of open-sky steps and to limit vitreoretinal complications thus proved to be safe and achieved stable corneal clarity in a patient with vitreoretinal disease and severe corneal opacity.

scholarly journals Surgical Management of Traumatic Retinal Detachment with Primary Vitrectomy in Adult Patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Nowomiejska ◽  
Tomasz Choragiewicz ◽  
Dorota Borowicz ◽  
Agnieszka Brzozowska ◽  
Joanna Moneta-Wielgos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Retinal Detachment ◽  
Silicone Oil ◽  
Vitreoretinal Surgery ◽  
Eye Injuries ◽  
Primary Vitrectomy ◽  
Eye Trauma ◽  
Open Globe ◽  
Pars Plana ◽  
23 Gauge

Purpose.To evaluate functional and anatomical results of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) in the retinal detachment (RD) followed by severe eye trauma.Methods.Retrospective analysis of medical records of forty-one consecutive patients treated with 23-gauge PPV due to traumatic RD. Age, gender, timing of PPV, visual acuity, and presence of intraocular foreign body (IOFB) and proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) were included in the analysis.Results.Mean age of patients was 47 years; the majority of patients were men (88%). Closed globe injury was present in 21 eyes and open globe injury in 20 eyes (IOFB in 13 eyes, penetration injury in 4 eyes, and eye rupture in 3 eyes). Mean follow-up period was 14 months; mean timing of PPV was 67 days. Twenty-seven (66%) eyes had a functional success; 32 eyes (78%) had anatomical success. As a tamponade silicone oil was used in 33 cases and SF6 gas in 8 cases.Conclusions.Severe eye injuries are potentially devastating for vision, but vitreoretinal surgery can improve anatomical and functional outcomes. Among analysed pre- and intra- and postoperative factors, absence of PVR, postoperative retinal attachment, and silicone oil as a tamponade were related to significantly improved visual acuity.

Vitreoschisis and retinal detachment: New insight in proliferative vitreoretinopathy

2021 ◽  
pp. 112067212110576
Author(s):  
Stanislao Rizzo ◽  
Lorenzo de Angelis ◽  
Francesco Barca ◽  
Daniela Bacherini ◽  
Lorenzo Vannozzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retinal Detachment ◽  
Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy ◽  
Pars Plana Vitrectomy ◽  
Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment ◽  
Vitreous Cortex ◽  
Group A ◽  
Pars Plana ◽  
Group B ◽  
Removal Group ◽  
Anatomical Success

Purpose To assess the occurrence of peripheral vitreoschisis-induced vitreous cortex remnants (p-VCRs) in primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RD) and investigate whether the presence of p-VCRs results in a greater risk of RD recurrence, secondary to Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy (PVR) development after pars plana vitrectomy (PPV). Methods Patients who underwent PPV for primary rhegmatogenous RD between January 2016 and December 2018 were included. The presence of residual p-VCRs was confirmed intraoperatively using triamcinolone acetonide (TA). Patients with p-VCRs were divided into two groups: Group A comprised of patients who underwent PPV without p-VCR removal, while Group B included patients who underwent PPV with p-VCR removal. Results Four hundred-thirteen eyes with evidence of p-VCR were analyzed. Two-hundred-twenty-three eyes underwent PPV without VCR removal (Group A), while 190 eyes underwent PPV with p-VCR removal (Group B). Primary anatomical success was 91.5% in the Group A and 95.4% in the group B. Retinal re-detachment due to PVR occurred in 17 (7.6%) eyes in Group A and in four (2.1%) eyes in Group B within the first 3 months (p  =  0.01). Among group A, in 11 eyes, there was a diffuse posterior PVR grade C, while six eyes were focal PVR grade C. In Group B, we observed four retinal re-detachment due to focal PVR grade C. Conclusion The presence of p-VCRs seems to be associated with a higher incidence of PVR development and might also result in more complex RD recurrence, this suggests the need for more aggressive VCRs removal during the first surgery.

Properties of Gases Used in Vitrectomy Surgery in Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment

2019 ◽  
pp. 172-175
Keyword(s):  
Retinal Detachment ◽  
Pars Plana Vitrectomy ◽  
Visual Loss ◽  
Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment ◽  
Vitreoretinal Surgery ◽  
Scleral Buckle ◽  
Pneumatic Retinopexy ◽  
The World ◽  
Pars Plana ◽  
Vitrectomy Surgery

Despite improvements in vitreoretinal surgery techniques, rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is still one of the major causes of visual loss in the world. Pneumatic retinopexy (PR), scleral buckle, and pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) are the modalities that are used in the treatment of retinal detachment. Intraocular gases, which are frequently used in PR and PPV, are indispensable molecules due to their tamponade effects. In order to get favorable postoperative outcomes, the proper type of gas selection should be made by considering the properties of the gases, indications, potential complications, and findings of the patients together.

Iatrogenic Subretinal Triamcinolone During Primary Surgical Repair of a Retinal Detachment With a Giant Retinal Tear

2020 ◽  
pp. 247412642097455
Author(s):  
Kunyong Xu ◽  
Eric K. Chin ◽  
David R.P. Almeida
Keyword(s):  
Retinal Detachment ◽  
Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment ◽  
Surgical Repair ◽  
Vitreoretinal Surgery ◽  
Subretinal Space ◽  
Perfluorocarbon Liquid ◽  
Retinal Tear ◽  
Giant Retinal Tear ◽  
Mechanical Removal ◽  
Pars Plana

Purpose: We describe the outcome of a 23-year-old man undergoing vitreoretinal surgery for a macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment secondary to a giant retinal tear. Methods: Patient underwent combined 25- gauge 3-port pars plana vitrectomy with scleral buckle, perfluorocarbon liquid, and perfluoropropane gas tamponade. During surgery, triamcinolone inadvertently entered the subretinal space and was retained. Results: The subretinal triamcinolone deposits spontaneously absorbed over a 2-month period. No adverse sequelae were associated with this complication. Conclusion: This may support avoiding aggressive mechanical removal of iatrogenic subretinal triamcinolone in the context of retinal detachment repair.

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