Silicone oil in vitreoretinal surgery. Part 1: Surgical techniques.
The use of silicone oil in the management of intractable retinal detachment associated with proliferative vitreoretinopathy is increasing. Based on clinical experience in over 240 cases, the authors describe their current surgical techniques involving silicone oil, as well as the avoidance and management of associated intraoperative complications.
D000869:Anterior Eye Segment / Q000601:surgery; D003452:Cryosurgery; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D008566:Membranes / Q000601:surgery; D009821:Oils / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012086:Reoperation; D012160:Retina / Q000601:surgery; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012591:Scleral Buckling; D012828:Silicones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D014821:Vitrectomy; D014822:Vitreous Body
D009821:Oils; D012828:Silicones