Better Surgical Method for Removing Perfluorocarbon Liquids From the Anterior Chamber

KELEŞ S., ATEŞ O., BAYKAL O.

CORNEA, vol.32, no.11, pp.1514-1515, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 32 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/ico.0b013e3182a407a7
  • Journal Name: CORNEA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1514-1515
  • Ataturk University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose:To describe a surgical method for removing perfluorocarbon liquids from the anterior chamber.Methods:Perfluorodecalin was noted in the anterior chamber in 2 patients after a vitreoretinal surgery was performed. We removed the perfluorodecalin by using a Rycroft cannula mounted on the tip of a tuberculin syringe with continued irrigation by means of an anterior chamber maintainer.Results:The perfluorodecalin was removed using a single intervention. We did not observe any perfluorodecalin residue in subsequent postoperative examinations in either patient.Conclusions:The method is simple and safe, and it allows the complete removal of perfluorocarbon liquids from the anterior chamber using a single intervention.