Abstract

POYALES-GALAN, F. et al. Management of descemet's membrane rupture by intracameral injection of SF₆ in acute hydrops. Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol [online]. 2009, vol.84, n.10, pp.533-536. ISSN 0365-6691.

Case report: Hydrops occurring in the eye secondary to keratoconus, grade 4. It was managed by sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆) gas injected into the anterior chamber, with an early resolution of corneal edema obtained. Discussion: Intervention with intracameral SF₆ injection has proven to be a safe and effective therapy for early reduction of corneal edema in an eye with Descemet's membrane detachment and acute hydrops.

Keywords : Hydrops; keratoconus; corneal edema; sulfur hexafluoride; SF₆; intracameral injection; Descemet's detachment.

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