Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 2002;43(12):2598-2602.
Published online December 1, 2002.
A Case of Total Descemet's Nembrane Detachment Treated by Non-expansible SF6 Gas Iinfusion..
Jae Woong Koh, Woo Jeong Woon, Kyoung Soo Na
Department of Ophthalmology, Chosun University Medical College, Korea. ksna@mail.chosun.ac.kr
전층 데스메막 박리의 비팽창성 SF6 gas를 이용한 치험 1례
고재웅 ( Jae Woong Koh ) , 윤우정 ( Woo Jeong Woon ) , 나경수 ( Kyoung Soo Na )
Abstract
PURPOSE
We intend to report that a case of total Descemet's membrane detachment, occured after cataract operation which was reattached with non-expansible SF6 gas infusion. METHODS: 77-year-old woman who was undertaken cataract surgey 7days ago showed corneal edema, decreased visual acuity and rolled detached Descemet's membrane which was attached inferior cornea. Nine days after cataract surgery, 0.25 ml of non-expansible SF6 gas 20% was infused into anterior chamber. RESULTS: Three days after intracameral injection of non-expansible SF6 gas 20%, Descemet's membrane was begin to reattach and corneal edema was improved progressively. CONCLUSIONS: When total Descemet's membrane detachment occurs after intraocular surgery, intracameral injection of non-expansible SF6 gas is to be a effective treatment.
Key Words: Descemet's membrane;Non-expansible SF6 gas


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