Pneumatic Retinopexy for the Repair of Retinal Detachments A Comprehensive Review (1986–2007) – Diagnostic and Surgical Techniques (2008) Clement K. Chan

Description

This comprehensive review analyzes the use of pneumatic retinopexy (PR) for retinal detachments, outlining indications (primarily uncomplicated detachments with superior breaks) and basic surgical steps, including retinopexy and intraocular gas injection. It presents updated outcomes from 1986 to 2008 for 4,138 eyes, showing a single-operation success rate of 74.4% and a final anatomical success rate of 96.1%, confirming that initial PR does not disadvantage final outcomes compared to scleral buckling. The review also extensively discusses associated complications.