SULFUR-HEXAFLUORIDE INJECTION FOR DESCEMETS-MEMBRANE DETACHMENT IN CATARACT-SURGERY

Authors
KREMER I STIEBEL H YASSUR Y WEINBERGER D
Citation
I. Kremer et al., SULFUR-HEXAFLUORIDE INJECTION FOR DESCEMETS-MEMBRANE DETACHMENT IN CATARACT-SURGERY, Journal of cataract and refractive surgery, 23(10), 1997, pp. 1449-1453
Citations number
22
Journal title
Journal of cataract and refractive surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
08863350
Volume
23
Issue
10
Year of publication
1997
Pages
1449 - 1453
Database
ISI
SICI code
0886-3350(1997)23:10<1449:SIFDDI>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
Extensive Descemet's membrane detachment persisted after small incisio n cataract surgery in three patients. Unfolding and repositioning of D escemet's membrane by sodium hyaluronate (Healon (R)) were followed by injection of sulfur hexafluoride 20% gas mixed with air to fill the a nterior chamber. Initially, the gas bubble filled most of the anterior chamber; it disappeared over 7 to 9 days. Descemet's membrane remaine d attached, and the corneal edema cleared.