New technique for removal of perfluorocarbon liquid related sticky silicone oil and literature review
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Rong-Han Wu and Zhi-Xiang Hu. Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China. zhixianghucn@163.com

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Supported by the Wenzhou Basic Scientific Research Program (No.20211003).

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    AIM: To investigate the safety and efficacy of sticky silicone oil (SSO) removal using a 22-gauge vein detained needle and inner limiting membrane (ILM) wrap-and-peel technique. METHODS: This retrospective consecutive case series reviewed the records of patients with a history of retinal detachment who had received silicone oil and perfluorocarbon liquid (PFCL) as intraocular tamponades. Patients were included in the analysis if they exhibited SSO remnants during silicone oil removal. The aspiration of most of the SSO remnants was performed by a 22-gauge vein detained needle. The small amounts of droplets adhered to the macula and epi-macular membrane were subsequently removed by the ILM warp-and-peel technique. The anatomical and functional outcomes, and postoperative complications were recorded. In vitro experiments were performed to simulate the formation of SSO remnants in four groups. RESULTS: Of 711 patients who underwent silicone oil removal during the study period, 9 patients exhibited SSO remnants and underwent follow-up for at least 3mo. Seven eyes (78%) underwent the ILM wrap-and-peel technique to completely remove small droplets of SSO that were glued to the macula and epi-macular membrane. No obvious complications occurred. Postoperative optical coherence tomography revealed normal retinal structure in all patients. In vitro analyses showed that balanced salt solution and prolonged vibration (for 1wk) had the strongest effects on silicone oil and PFCL compound opacities. CONCLUSION: SSO remnants could be removed in an intact manner and without complications, using a vein detained needle-assisted and ILM wrap-and-peel technique. The findings suggest that PFCL and infusion fluid should be completely removed before silicone oil injection to prevent SSO formation.

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Hai-Shuang Lin, Yong-Ping Tang, Lu Zhang, et al. New technique for removal of perfluorocarbon liquid related sticky silicone oil and literature review. Int J Ophthalmol, 2021,14(12):1903-1908

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  • Received:February 26,2021
  • Revised:June 01,2021
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  • Online: November 25,2021
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