In vitro laser decomposition of silicone fluid used in detachment of the retina.
The in vitro exposure of the silicone fluid Dimethicone 1,000 to radiation from the Nd:YAG laser results in the formation of transient breakdown gases which are composed mainly of methane, ethylene and traces of ethane, as identified by head-space gas chromatography. These hydrocarbons may interfere with the intra-ocular environment in the management of retinal detachment.
Huy
C P
CP
Laboratorie de Toxicologie, Faculté de Pharmacie de Paris, France.
Larricart
P
P
Warnet
J M
JM
Haut
J
J
D002849:Chromatography, Gas; D006838:Hydrocarbons / Q000032:analysis; D007834:Lasers; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000601:surgery*; D012841:Simethicone / Q000528:radiation effects*
D006838:Hydrocarbons; D012841:Simethicone