title: Silicone oil tamponade in the vitreoretinal surgery.
abstract: This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the influence of a temporary silicone oil (SiO) tamponade on intraocular pressure (IOP). We reviewed 131 procedures with a temporary SiO tamponade for different indications. Visual outcome and anatomic results after the SiO removal were also analyzed. Relatively good visual and anatomic results can be achieved by a temporary SiO tamponade with an acceptable complication rate.
authors.affiliation: AZ Middelheim, Dept. of Ophthalmology, Antwerp.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Heremans
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Weyler
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pertile
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Zivojnovic
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Claes
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D021721:Balloon Occlusion; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000601:surgery; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D008268:Macular Degeneration / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012827:Silicone Oils / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014605:Uveitis / Q000601:surgery*; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000379:methods*; D018630:Vitreoretinopathy, Proliferative / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D012827:Silicone Oils