A pilot study on the use of a perfluorohexyloctane/silicone oil solution as a heavier than water internal tamponade agent.
Br J Ophthalmol 2005;
89:662-5. [PMID:
15923496 PMCID:
PMC1772688 DOI:
10.1136/bjo.2004.055178]
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Abstract
AIMS
To report a prospective two centred non-comparative interventional pilot study of a solution of perfluorohexyloctane and silicone oil (Densiron-68) as a heavier than water internal tamponade.
METHODS
42 consecutive patients were recruited. The indications include proliferative vitreoretinopathy, retinal detachments arising from inferior retinal breaks, and inability to posture.
RESULTS
The success rate with one operation using Densiron was 81% and with further surgery 93%. At the end of the study all tamponade agents were removed in 90% of patients. Visual acuity improved from mean logMAR of 1.41 (SD 0.64) to 0.94 (SD 0.57), p = 0.001. There was little evidence of dispersion and excessive inflammation.
CONCLUSION
This new tamponade agent is being compared to conventional silicone oil in a prospective international randomised trial.
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