[Definitive internal tamponade with silicone oil in certain cases of retinal detachment].
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of definitively maintaining silicone oil in the treatment of certain cases of retinal detachment.


METHODS
Sixteen cases of retinal detachment seen from July 1995 to April 1999 were retrospectively studied. For these eyes with residual visual acuity, we voluntarily maintained silicone oil. There were 11 men and 5 women, mean age 56 (range 24 - 82). Followup ranged from 18 to 45 months.


RESULTS
We analyzed visual acuity outcome, complications, and main reasons for maintaining longterm silicone oil


CONCLUSIONS
This study provided interesting insight concerning certain clinical situations where silicone oil has to be maintained definitively. In some cases, low, but useful, visual acuity can be achieved for long periods of time. This therapeutic approach would be particularly helpful for mono-ophthalmic patients.
Menerath
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Service d'Ophtalmologie, CHU, B.P. 69, 63003 ClermontFerrand cedex 1, France.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012827:Silicone Oils / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013997:Time Factors; D014792:Visual Acuity
D012827:Silicone Oils