ArticleInternational journal of retina and vitreous2024
A novel drip-irrigative technique for enhanced epiretinal perfluorocarbon liquid clearance during vitreoretinal surgery.
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- Vitreous Substitutes in Vitreoretinal Surgery: From Native Vitreous Physiology to Bioengineered Experimental Replacements.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Review
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purposeTo present a novel intraoperative application technique of basic salt solution (BSS) perfusate to address residual epiretinal perfluorocarbon liquid (PFCL) droplets.
methodsFollowing standard liquid-gas exchange and aspiration of visible PFCL using a flute needle, the adjuvant drip-irrigative method is employed. A 2mL needle containing BSS is introduced and maneuvered circumferentially around the posterior pole while injecting BSS intermittently to obviate droplet presence. Subsequently, droplets lying flat to the surface drain via the flute needle, and the process if repeated until no droplets are visible.
resultsAmong 112 consecutive patients diagnosed with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RDD) with at least 3 months follow-up, 109 patients (109 eyes, [97%]) experienced no PFCL-related complications follow pars plana vitrectomy. Among three patients with PFCL-related complications, two (2 eyes) presented with residual droplets on the retinal surface during silicone oil retrieval, and one (1 eyes) had PFCL migration to the anterior chamber. No patients experienced sub-retinal/ sub-foveal PFCL or iatrogenic injury.
conclusionThis adjuvant drip-irrigative technique offers enhanced droplet visibility, reduced risk of iatrogenic retinal damage, and ease of application. Findings reported suggest the potential of this approach as a standard practice when using PFCL to mitigate complications.
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