Clinical Observation On Disposable Blood Transfusion Set Used In Silicone Oil Removal Via 23-gauge Incision

Objective:To evaluate the efficiency and safety of disposable blood transfusion set used in silicone oil removal via 23-gauge incision.Methods:35 patients(35 eyes)were treated with silicone oil removal,a disposable blood transfusion set was used to connect the vitreous cutter suction system and 23G cannula.Main outcome measures were mean removal time,changes of visual acuity and intraocular pressure(IOP),and postoperative complications.Results:Mean removal time was7.1 ±2.1 minutes.Best corrected visual acuity was increased after surgery in 23 eyes(65%),there were no eyes had vision loss.Best corrected visual acuity was increased 3 months after surgery compared with preoperative period(P<0.01).The IOP was significant lower at day 1 postoperatively(P<0.001),and back to normal level after one week,there was only 1 eye had transient hypotony the day after surgery.During the follow up period,retinal detachment was found in leye,vitreous hemorrhage was found in 2 eye which had proliferative diabetic retinopathy before surgery,silicone oil residue was found in 2 eyes.Conclusion:The technique of disposable blood transfusion set used in silicone oil removal via 23-gauge incision is safe,effective,economical as well as worth wide use in clinical.