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Complications associated with the use of silicone oil in vitreoretinal surgery: A systemic review and meta-analysis.
Valentín-Bravo Fco Javier, García-Onrubia Luis, Andrés-Iglesias Cristina, Valentín-Bravo Eduardo, Martín-Vallejo Javier, Pastor José Carlos et al.
Acta OphthalmolNov 202142 citationsMeta-Analysis
This meta-analysis found silicone oil increases intraocular hypertension but reduces retinal re-detachment compared to other agents. Clinically, SO's benefits in re-detachment must be weighed against hypertension risk.