THE USE OF INTRAOCULAR GASES - THE RESULTS OF SULFUR-HEXAFLUORIDE GAS IN RETINAL-DETACHMENT SURGERY

  • 1 January 1981
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 88  (5) , 447-454
Abstract
The results of SF6 [sulfur hexafluoride] gas in 69 retinal detachment cases managed with nonvitrectomy techniques are presented. Of 57 cases followed 6 mo., 64.9% were reattached and 61.4% showed stabilization of visual acuity at 20/60 or better or improvement in vision from the preoperative level Visual and anatomical results were similar between 16 giant tear cases managed with SF6 and a similar previous series from the same institution managed with air. Complications possibly attributable to gas were development or progression of mild cataract changes in 27% of phakic patients and transient elevation of intraocular pressure in 26% of all patients on the 1st preoperative day. Presumed central retinal artery occlusion occurred in 4 patients with elevated pressure, with permanent loss of light perception in 3 diabetic patients. In selected cases where other methods or air will not suffice, SF6 can be useful if used cautiously.

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