A novel drip-irrigative technique for enhanced epiretinal perfluorocarbon liquid clearance during vitreoretinal surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To present a novel intraoperative application technique of basic salt solution (BSS) perfusate to address residual epiretinal perfluorocarbon liquid (PFCL) droplets.

Methods

Following 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.

Results

Among 112 consecutive patients diagnosed with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RDD) with at least 3 months follow-up, 109 patients (109 eyes, [9

SUBMITTER: Guo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11468426 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature