title: A new technique for sampling fluid from the retro-silicone oil space in silicone oil-filled eyes.
abstract: A small amount of fluid is usually present in the space between the posterior surface of the silicone oil bubble and the retinal surface in silicone oil-filled eyes. A new technique is described for sampling this fluid using a 27-gauge cannula mounted on an empty tuberculin syringe that is connected to a 10-mL syringe through tubing.
authors.affiliation: Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi.
authors.forename: Dinesh
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Talwar
authors.forename: Amol
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kulkarni
authors.forename: Raj Vardhan
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Azad
authors.forename: Yog Raj
authors.initials: YR
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.lastname: Rajpal
mesh_terms: D001826:Body Fluids; D003941:Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological; D006801:Humans; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000601:surgery; D012449:Safety; D012827:Silicone Oils; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000379:methods*; D013396:Suction / Q000379:methods*; D014821:Vitrectomy
chemical_list: D012827:Silicone Oils