The surgical management of retinopathy of prematurity using a perfluorocarbon liquid.
Retinopathy of prematurity with retinal detachment continues to present a challenge to the vitreoretinal surgeon despite many advances in technique. We report on two eyes with stage 4 and 5 ROP operated on using vitrectomy techniques and a perfluorocarbon liquid (Vitreon). The surgical technique is described in detail.
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LSU Eye Center, Louisiana State University Medical Center School of Medicine, New Orleans 70112-2234.
Peyman
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Greve
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D005260:Female; D005466:Fluorocarbons; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000601:surgery; D011379:Prognosis; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D012178:Retinopathy of Prematurity / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012591:Scleral Buckling; D014821:Vitrectomy
D005466:Fluorocarbons; C047722:perfluorophenanthrene