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Outcome of autologous platelet concentrate and gas tamponade compared to heavy silicone oil tamponade in persistent macular hole surgery.

Friederike SchaubNasir GözlügölCorinna von GoscinskiPhilip EndersLudwig M HeindlClaudia Dahlke
Published in: European journal of ophthalmology (2020)
Re-pars plana vitrectomy combined with autologous platelet concentrate and sulfur hexafluoride 20% seems to achieve at least non-inferior persistent macular hole closure rates and comparable functional results when compared to heavy silicone oil, suggesting autologous platelet concentrate and sulfur hexafluoride 20% as a safe surgical alternative in persistent macular hole. Especially when persistent macular hole closure failed, autologous platelet concentrate with sulfur hexafluoride 20% seems to be superior regarding visual outcome.
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