[Comparison of physical characteristics of polymers used in retinal detachment surgery].
Both exotamponade and endotamponade have application in retinal detachment surgery in order to reattache the retina. Exotamponades include silicone buckles and bands. Endotamponades include substances replacing the vitreous: gases and liquids. In this paper physical characteristics of the most frequently used as endotamponade polymeric liquid substances are presented. Advantages and disadvantages of each of them are listed.
Misiuk-Hojło
Marta
M
Katedra i Klinika Okulistyki AM we Wrocławiu.
Grzech
Adam
A
Słownski
Krzysztof
K
D006801:Humans; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry*; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000601:surgery*; D012827:Silicone Oils / Q000737:chemistry*
D011108:Polymers; D012827:Silicone Oils