Removal of retained subretinal perfluorocarbon liquid. Issue 12 (24th November 2008)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: García-Arumí, J; Castillo, P; López, M; Boixadera, A; Martínez-Castillo, V; Pimentel, L
• Is Part Of: British journal of ophthalmology. Volume 92:Issue 12(2008)
• Page Start: 1693
• Page End: 1694
• Publication Date: 2008-11-24
• Subjects: Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2007.129585
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1161

Abstract

Abstract : Aim: To report a case series in which a modified technique was used to remove retained subretinal perfluorocarbon liquid. Method: In three patients with retained subretinal perfluorocarbon liquid, a three-port pars plana vitrectomy approach was used to perform a small self-sealing retinotomy adjacent to the perfluorocarbon liquid bubble. The tip of a 50-G glass micropipette connected to an active suction system was inserted in the bubble, and the liquid was aspirated. Results: Successful removal of subretinal perfluorocarbon liquid was achieved in all cases with no complications. Visual acuity improved in all patients. Conclusion: With the technique presented, retained subretinal perfluorocarbon liquid can be successfully removed with minimal trauma to adjacent tissues.