Repair of Descemet's membrane detachment with intracameral injection of 20% sulfur hexafluoride gas.
Detachment of Descemet's membrane is a rare complication of cataract surgery that can cause permanent corneal decompensation. We report five patients with Descemet's membrane detachments who were successfully treated with intracameral injection of 20% sulfur hexafluoride gas with resultant resolution of their corneal edema.
Gault
J A
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Cornea Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
Raber
I M
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003886:Descemet Membrane / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013459:Sulfur Hexafluoride / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014792:Visual Acuity
D013459:Sulfur Hexafluoride