AI Article Synopsis
- The use of silicon oil in vitreoretinal surgery can lead to complications, such as its leakage into the subconjunctival space through open sclerotomies.
- Subconjunctival silicon oil causes surface irregularities that increase the risk of issues like corneal dellen, which can become infected in rare cases.
- A case study is presented that highlights the development of corneal dellen due to this leakage and discusses its treatment.
Article Abstract
The usage of silicon oil (SO) in vitreoretinal surgery is associated with potential complications. One such complication is the extravasation of SO into the subconjunctival space through open sclerotomies. Subconjunctival SO (SCSO) can cause irregularities in the ocular surface which predisposes to complications like corneal dellen. This corneal dellen can get infected in rare situations. SCSO needs to be removed to stabilize the ocular surface. We present a case of corneal dellen with infiltration which developed as a consequence of SCSO and its management.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10521125 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.14744/bej.2023.74508 | DOI Listing |
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