title: [Ophthalmologic implants--a risk at high altitudes?].
abstract: In the course of an experimental study typical ophthalmological implant materials were transported to altitudes of up to 48,000 feet. Spherical prostheses manifested practically no changes in volume, while scleral sponge material for detachment surgery released death bubbles during decompression. It is pointed out that less severe effects are likely to occur in this respect under clinical conditions, and likewise that the measured values are only of consequence for the patient in cases of rapid decompression.
mesh_terms: D000531:Altitude; D005137:Eye, Artificial; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012306:Risk; D012591:Scleral Buckling
vernacular_title: Ophthalmologische Implantate--Risiko in der Höhe?