Table 2.
Peroperative used tamponade of the study eyes according to PPV indication, presented as number (percentage)
| PPV indication | Retinal detachment (N = 139) | Epiretinal membrane (N = 124) | Macular hole (N = 72) | Vitreous hemorrhage (N = 112) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamponade, N (%) | ||||
| Air | 15 (10.8) | 100 (80.6) | 2 (2.8) | 100 (89.3) |
| SF6-gas | 93 (66.9) | 23 (18.5) | 62 (86.1) | 11 (9.8) |
| Other gas (e.g., C3F8) | 10 (7.2) | 1 (0.8) | 5 (6.9) | 0 (0.0) |
| Silicone oil | 21 (15.1) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (4.2) | 1 (0.9) |
PPV pars plana vitrectomy, SF6 sulfurhexafluoride, C3F8 perfluoropropane