title: [Retinal detachment: temporary internal tamponade with silicone oil after vitrectomy. Anatomic and functional results].
abstract: Forty-seven patients with retinal detachment treated by vitrectomy and silicone oil injection benefited from semi-premature ablation of the oil: after a mean of 5 months for supple retinal detachments and 6 1/2 months for those associated with vitreoretinal proliferation. Ablation was performed after obtaining a solid chorioretinal scar by cryopexy or endodiathermy, usually combined with laser panphotocoagulation. The technique used for ablation is described. After follow up for from 9 months to 3 1/2 years (mean 18 months) two-thirds of the patients had flat retinas. Recurrences developed usually during the first month. An explanation for these relapses is proposed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012828:Silicones / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013997:Time Factors; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014821:Vitrectomy; D014822:Vitreous Body
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones
vernacular_title: Décollement de rétine: tamponnement interne provisoire par huile de silicone après vitrectomie. Résultats anatomiques et fonctionnels.