Raja Rami P Reddy, MD FRCS FASRS » Retinal detachment

  • Subretinal Migration of SF6 gas: Postop day 1

    Jan 29 2022 by Raja Rami P Reddy, MD FRCS FASRS

    67-year-old with a new Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment, macula on, with posterior retinal tear, superotemporally. Patient underwent 25 G vitrectomy, endo laser and SF6 gas injection and was advised prone position postoperatively. The image shows the appearance of the fundus on postoperative day 1 through the gas bubble . Patient was advised sitting position subsequently. Resolved completely over the next five days.

    Photographer: Raja Rami Reddy P, neoretina eyecare institute

    Imaging device: Optos, Daytona

    Condition/keywords: Subretinal migration, sulphur hexafluoride gas