Magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of eyes treated with silicone oil.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the sensitivity of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in detecting retinal detachment (RD) in eyes filled with silicone oil, and to determine the MRI characteristics of silicone oil in vivo.


METHODS
Seven eyes of seven patients with RD and eight eyes of eight patients without RD after silicone oil surgery were included in the study. All of the patients had clear media. MRI was performed in these patients. The results of ophthalmic examinations were compared with MRI findings.


RESULTS
MRI detected six of the seven detached retinas. The multiplanar imaging capability of MRI helped in showing the RDs in various locations. The chemical shift artifact exaggerated the retinal thickness and made the detached retina visible. Fat suppressed images showed the silicone oil-corneal contact clearly.


CONCLUSIONS
MRI is an effective technique for demonstrating RD in eyes filled with silicone oil and can be used successfully in eyes with opaque media.
Kaynak
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Department of Ophthalmology, Dokuz Eylül Medical School, Izmir, Turkey.
Söylev
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Kovanlikaya
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Durak
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Cakmakçi
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Isik
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Saatci
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D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009887:Ophthalmoscopy; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012160:Retina / Q000473:pathology*; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012827:Silicone Oils / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014821:Vitrectomy
D012827:Silicone Oils