WORKING UNDER PERFLUOROCARBON LIQUIDS IN PROLIFERATIVE VITREORETINOPATHY

Carlos Mateo (Barcelona)

Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy is a devastating complication that happens in some cases after a regmatogenous retinal detachment. PFCl. were described initially for the handling of the retinal detachment secondary to a giant break. Later on many papers have emphasized the importance of using these compounds in vitreoretinal surgery.

We are going to show you the advantages of working under PFCl in eyes affected of PVR like the stabilisation of the retina, the opening of the tunnel and better visualisation of the epiretinal membranes as well as the difficulties and the cautions that should be kept in mind.


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