[Vitrectomy: in search of the ideal vitreous replacement].
Pars plana vitrectomy is a form of surgery to remove the vitreous body. It is performed with various eye diseases. Replacement of the vitreous body is necessitated by its removal. After more than 50 years the search for the ideal vitreous replacement has not yet ended. Different materials are used to replace the vitreous body. The advantages, disadvantages and applications of those materials are discussed. The lack of a material to successfully replace the vitreous body is a significant restriction in the treatment vitreoretinal pathologies.
Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht, afd. Oogheelkunde, divisie Heelkundige Specialismen, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Daan
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Steijns
Jan S
JS
Stilma
D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005466:Fluorocarbons / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005740:Gases / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure / Q000502:physiology*; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012827:Silicone Oils / Q000737:chemistry; D012828:Silicones / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000737:chemistry*
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; D005466:Fluorocarbons; D005740:Gases; D011108:Polymers; D012827:Silicone Oils; D012828:Silicones