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Content of gas bubble
I recently had retinal surgery (vitrectomy) on 11/18/08. The initial plan was to remove a vitreous membrane, and the MD said that during the procedure he discovered a hole in my macula thus requiring the insertion of a "gas bubble". I had never heard of this before. When I spoke with the assisting surgeon re: the bubble, he said it was a gas...CF---, I can't remember the other letters. Does anyone have info. on this gas, it's characteristics, and potential long-term effects??
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C3F8 or SF6 can be used in retinal surgery. SF6 - sulfur hexafluoride
C3F8 - perfluoropropane
The SF6 lasts for a shorter duration of time than the C3F8. Most surgeons go w/ SF6 as a first choice for gas injuections, unless there are other underlying issues that may necessitate the need for a longer tamponading period in which case the C3F8 is used.
C3F8 - perfluoropropane
The SF6 lasts for a shorter duration of time than the C3F8. Most surgeons go w/ SF6 as a first choice for gas injuections, unless there are other underlying issues that may necessitate the need for a longer tamponading period in which case the C3F8 is used.
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