[Results of treating retinal redetachment following silicone oil removal].
OBJECTIVE
The assessment of anatomical and functional results in the treatment of retinal redetachment after silicone oil removal (OR).


METHODS
Between November 1992 and October 1996 silicone oil was removed from 104 eyes (98 patients). Retinal redetachment occurred in 11 eyes, mostly within 1 month after silicone oil removal.


METHODS
Revitrectomy with silicone oil tamponade was performed in all cases.


RESULTS
Retinal attachment was achieved in 8 cases (73%) postoperatively, but only three eyes achieved the same visual acuity as before SOR. Functional results occurred worse than previous SOR in other patients. Visual acuity 1/60 or better was achieved in 6 cases.


CONCLUSIONS
Our observations demonstrate that revitrectomy with silicone oil endotamponade is an effective treatment for retinal redetachment after SOR, even if functional results are not as good as anatomical.
Wesołek-Czernik
Agata
A
Katedry i Kliniki Chorób Oczu Akademii Medycznej w Łodzi.
Nawrocki
Jerzy
J
D006801:Humans; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000628:therapy*; D012827:Silicone Oils / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000379:methods*
D012827:Silicone Oils
Wyniki leczenia powtórnego odwarstwienia siatkówki po usunieciu oleju silikonowego.