Intraocular gas tamponades.
Intraocular gas tamponades are an important part of vitreoretinal surgery and have become a standard of care. The use of intraocular gas began in 1911. Modem use of intraocular gases as a surgical adjunct is continuously broadening. Today, sulfur hexafluoride and perfluoropropane are increasingly being used as intraocular gas tamponades for a wide range of complicated vitreoretinal diseases. This article reviews the types and function of commonly used gases, their indications and efficacy in certain types of vitreoretinal diseases, and their complications.
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Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka University Medical School, Japan.
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D000388:Air; D005466:Fluorocarbons / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013459:Sulfur Hexafluoride / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000378:metabolism
D005466:Fluorocarbons; C035066:carbon tetrafluoride; C048381:perfluoroethane; C042852:perflutren; D013459:Sulfur Hexafluoride