Pneumatic Retinopexy Perfluoroethane (C2F6) in the Treatment of Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment

Bochow, Tom; Olk, R. Joseph; Hershey, Jonathan M.

doi:10.1001/archopht.1992.01080240063031

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“…At present, SF 6 and C 3 F 8 are the gases of choice for vitreous tamponade; in addition, such gases are also successfully used in pneumatic retinopexy procedures [20,37,53]. Unfortunately, holes located in the inferior retina are not easily amenable to closure by intraocular gases [54].…”

Section: Sulphur Hexafluoride and Perfluorocarbon Gasesmentioning

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Towards an ideal biomaterial for vitreous replacement: Historical overview and future trends

2011

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Removal of the natural vitreous body from the eye and its substitution with a tamponade agent may be necessary in cases of complicated retinal detachment. Many materials have been variously proposed and tested over the years in an attempt to find an ideal vitreous substitute. This review highlights the evolution of research in the field of vitreous replacement and chronicles the main advances that have been made in such a context. The suitability and limitations of vitreous tamponade agents and substitutes in current clinical use are examined, and the future promise of experimentally tested biomaterials are described and discussed. Future trends in research are also considered and, specifically, the great potential of polymeric hydrogels is emphasized, as they seem to be very effective in closely mimicking the features of the natural vitreous and they could successfully act as long-term vitreous substitutes without inducing clinical complications in the patient's eye.

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Section: Sulphur Hexafluoride and Perfluorocarbon Gasesmentioning

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Towards an ideal biomaterial for vitreous replacement: Historical overview and future trends

2011

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“… 20 It also allows a quicker recovery with a shorter duration of posturing. C 2 F 6 has been found to be similarly effective to other tamponade agents, 21 but is not widely used and is not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for clinical use in the USA.…”

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Pneumatic retinopexy: patient selection and specific factors

Stewart

Chan

2018

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Pneumatic retinopexy is a minimally invasive, non-incisional procedure for repairing retinal detachment. This procedure is associated with reduced morbidity, reduced cost and faster postoperative recovery compared to pars plana vitrectomy and scleral buckling. Superior visual acuity outcomes have also been reported. Intraoperative complications are primarily related to the intraocular pressure rise caused by gas injection, or the misdirection of the gas. There is a low rate of postoperative complications. Anatomic success rates of over 90% can be achieved when strict selection criteria are applied. However, a number of studies have revealed good outcomes in cases with expanded clinical indications. Pneumatic retinopexy is currently underutilized. With appropriate patient selection, a high success rate can be achieved, and therefore, this procedure has an important role in the armamentarium of the vitreoretinal surgeon.

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“…In this regard, a mixture of 40 % SF 6 and 60 % air combined with subretinal fl uid drainage can have favorable results [ 79 ]. Perfl uoroethane (C 2 F 6 ) gas has comparable success and complication rates as conventional gases [ 80 ]. Extensive studies have shown the effi cacy and benefi ts of PR using pure air only [ 18 , 20 , 81 ].…”

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