THE SURGICAL-MANAGEMENT OF RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY USING A PERFLUOROCARBON LIQUID

Authors
MILLSAP CM PEYMAN GA MA PE GREVE MDJ
Citation
Cm. Millsap et al., THE SURGICAL-MANAGEMENT OF RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY USING A PERFLUOROCARBON LIQUID, International ophtalmology, 18(2), 1994, pp. 97-100
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Ophthalmology
Journal title
International ophtalmology → ACNP
ISSN journal
01655701
Volume
18
Issue
2
Year of publication
1994
Pages
97 - 100
Database
ISI
SICI code
0165-5701(1994)18:2<97:TSOROP>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Retinopathy of prematurity with retinal detachment continues to presen t a challenge to the vitreoretinal surgeon despite many advances in te chnique. We report on two eyes with stage 4 and 5 ROP operated on usin g vitrectomy techniques and a perfluorocarbon liquid (Vitreon(R)). The surgical technique is described in detail.