Severe Epipapilar Fibrosis in Advanced Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

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This was a case of severe diabetic retinopathy with a fibrovascular membrane peel. There was a tractional retinal detachment and the vitreous was removed. A direct perfluorocarbon silicon oil exchange was made after panphotocoagulation.

Posted: 7/07/2020

Severe Epipapilar Fibrosis in Advanced Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

This was a case of severe diabetic retinopathy with a fibrovascular membrane peel. There was a tractional retinal detachment and the vitreous was removed. A direct perfluorocarbon silicon oil exchange was made after panphotocoagulation.

Posted: 7/07/2020

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Poopalaratnam Sriharanathan

4 years ago

wonderful surgery.What is the contact lens used(flanged)?why do you prefer direct oil PFD exchange? how you make sure infusion canula will not slip while injecting SiO

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