Sulfur hexafluoride injection for Descemet's membrane detachment in cataract surgery

I. Kremer*, H. Stiebel, Y. Yassur, D. Weinberger

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Abstract

Extensive Descemet's membrane detachment persisted after small incision cataract surgery in three patients. Unfolding and repositioning of Descemet's membrane by sodium hyaluronate (Healon®) were followed by injection of sulfur hexafluoride 20% gas mixed with air to fill the anterior chamber. Initially, the gas bubble filled most of the anterior chamber; it disappeared over 7 to 9 days. Descemet's membrane remained attached, and the corneal edema cleared.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1449-1453
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Volume23
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 1997
Externally publishedYes

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