title: Retinal detachment treated with intravitreal air: an evaluation of 241 cases.
abstract: 241 unselected cases of retinal detachment treated since 1971 with cryopexy and intravitreal air are discussed. The series is analysed according to the position of the retinal tears(s), and we describe briefly the surgical technique and evaluate the main complications.
mesh_terms: D000388:Air; D003452:Cryosurgery / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000601:surgery*; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000601:surgery