| Literature DB >> 537761 |
H A Lincoff, I Kreissig, Y S Hahn.
Abstract
An inflatable silicone explant has been used to treat small retinal detachments. The device is inserted through the conjunctiva at the oral and expanded beneath the retinal break. Subretinal fluid absorbs because the intrusion of the balloon closes the retinal break. Adhesion is obtained by transconjunctival cryopexy or laser coagulation. The balloon, which is unsecured by sutures, is deflated and withdrawn after one week.Entities:
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Year: 1979 PMID： 537761 DOI： 10.1016/s0161-6420(79)35484-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ophthalmology ISSN： 0161-6420 Impact factor: 12.079