Spring Loaded Syringe for Active Silicon Oil Extraction
ConditionRetinal Detachment
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorSohag University
About this trial
The aim of our study is to compare between two techniques used for active SOR. The outcomes include efficiency and safety.
Patients with silicon filled eyes and prepared for SOR 540 eyes of 505 patients (one eye in 470 patients, and both eyes in 35 patients) were enrolled in the study.
All eyes underwent SOR using 23-Gauge PPV. The eyes were classified according to the surgical technique used for SOR into two groups:- Group A: SOR was performed using SO extraction program built in Optikon vitrectomy device Group B: SOR was performed using modified spring loaded syringe.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Patients subjected previously to pars plana vitrectomy with silicon oil tamponade.
Disqualifiers
Recurrent retinal detachment
Previous scleral buckling
Previous glaucoma surgery
Bleeding tendencies
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Vitrectomy machine
- Spring loaded syringe
Treatment groups
200 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov