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Gelatin Implants in Scleral Buckling Procedures

Gelatin Implants in Scleral Buckling Procedures Abstract In 375 scleral buckling procedures, an absorbable gelatin implant (Retina Gelfilm) was used. This series included 192 trapdoor and scleral pouch procedures, and 183 operations in which a gelatin implant was used beneath a silicone rubber implant. Two thicknesses of gelatin implants were used, 0.5 mm and 0.75 mm. Absorption time varied from 2 to 24 months, depending on the thickness of the implant and whether it was used alone or beneath a silicone rubber implant. Gelatin is an excellent absorbable implant when used alone or under a silicone rubber implant in selected patients with retinal detachment to produce a temporary elevation or posterior extension of the buckle, or both. References 1. Jacklin HN, Freeman HM, Schepens CL, et al: Gelatin as an absorbable implant in scleral buckling procedures . Arch Ophthalmol 79:286-290, 1968.Crossref 2. Schepens CL, Okamura ID, Brockhurst RJ, et al: Scleral buckling procedures: V. Synthetic sutures and silicone implants . Arch Ophthalmol 64:868-881, 1960.Crossref 3. Schepens CL, Okamura ID, Brockhurst RJ: The scleral buckling procedures: I. Surgical techniques and management . Arch Ophthalmol 58:797-811, 1957.Crossref 4. Brockhurst RJ: Scleral buckling techniques , in Schepens CL, Regan CDJ (eds): Controversial Aspects of the Management of Retinal Detachment . Boston, Little Brown & Co, 1965, pp 111-134. 5. Jungschaffer OH: Limbal conjunctival incision in retinal detachment surgery , abstracted. Mod Probl Ophthalmol 8:541, 1969. 6. King LM Jr, Schepens CL: Limbal peritomy in retinal detachment surgery . Arch Ophthalmol 91:295-298, 1974.Crossref 7. Borras A, Meerhoff A: Ten years' experience with intrascleral gelatin implants in retinal detachment . Am J Ophthalmol 73:390-393, 1972. 8. Lincoff H, Nadel A, O'Connor P: The changing character of the infected scleral implant . Arch Ophthalmol 84:421-426, 1970.Crossref 9. Russo CI, Ruiz RS: Silicone sponge rejection: Early and late complications in retinal detachment surgery . Arch Ophthalmol 85:647-650, 1971.Crossref http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Ophthalmology American Medical Association

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American Medical Association
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Abstract In 375 scleral buckling procedures, an absorbable gelatin implant (Retina Gelfilm) was used. This series included 192 trapdoor and scleral pouch procedures, and 183 operations in which a gelatin implant was used beneath a silicone rubber implant. Two thicknesses of gelatin implants were used, 0.5 mm and 0.75 mm. Absorption time varied from 2 to 24 months, depending on the thickness of the implant and whether it was used alone or beneath a silicone rubber implant. Gelatin is an excellent absorbable implant when used alone or under a silicone rubber implant in selected patients with retinal detachment to produce a temporary elevation or posterior extension of the buckle, or both. References 1. Jacklin HN, Freeman HM, Schepens CL, et al: Gelatin as an absorbable implant in scleral buckling procedures . Arch Ophthalmol 79:286-290, 1968.Crossref 2. Schepens CL, Okamura ID, Brockhurst RJ, et al: Scleral buckling procedures: V. Synthetic sutures and silicone implants . Arch Ophthalmol 64:868-881, 1960.Crossref 3. Schepens CL, Okamura ID, Brockhurst RJ: The scleral buckling procedures: I. Surgical techniques and management . Arch Ophthalmol 58:797-811, 1957.Crossref 4. Brockhurst RJ: Scleral buckling techniques , in Schepens CL, Regan CDJ (eds): Controversial Aspects of the Management of Retinal Detachment . Boston, Little Brown & Co, 1965, pp 111-134. 5. Jungschaffer OH: Limbal conjunctival incision in retinal detachment surgery , abstracted. Mod Probl Ophthalmol 8:541, 1969. 6. King LM Jr, Schepens CL: Limbal peritomy in retinal detachment surgery . Arch Ophthalmol 91:295-298, 1974.Crossref 7. Borras A, Meerhoff A: Ten years' experience with intrascleral gelatin implants in retinal detachment . Am J Ophthalmol 73:390-393, 1972. 8. Lincoff H, Nadel A, O'Connor P: The changing character of the infected scleral implant . Arch Ophthalmol 84:421-426, 1970.Crossref 9. Russo CI, Ruiz RS: Silicone sponge rejection: Early and late complications in retinal detachment surgery . Arch Ophthalmol 85:647-650, 1971.Crossref

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Archives of Ophthalmology – American Medical Association

Published: Sep 1, 1975

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