25-GAUGE VITRECTOMY USING SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE AND NO PRONE POSITIONING FOR REPAIR OF MACULAR HOLES

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Petros Carvounis · Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

A. C. Kopel · Baylor College of Medicine

Derek P.A. Kuhl

J. Heffez · Baylor College of Medicine

Kathryn L. Pepple · Baylor College of Medicine

Eric R. Holz · Baylor College of Medicine

Abstract

Macular hole closure rates similar to those achieved using pars plana vitrectomy with perfluoropropane and prone positioning can be achieved using sutureless 25-gauge vitrectomy with sulfur hexafluoride tamponade and no prone positioning for both phakic and pseudophakic patients.

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Retinal and Macular Surgery Intraocular Surgery and Lenses Glaucoma and retinal disorders

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Published in: Retina

Volume 28, Issue 9, pp. 1188-1192

DOI: 10.1097/iae.0b013e318177f9a8

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25-GAUGE VITRECTOMY USING SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE AND NO PRONE POSITIONING FOR REPAIR OF MACULAR HOLES

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