[The use of domestic silicone oil in the treatment of complicated retinal detachment].

Vitrectomy and domestic silicone oil were used in the treatment of 42 eyes with complicated retinal detachment, and the retina was reattached in 34 cases or a rate of 80%, which dropped to 54% in 4-24 months postoperative. Among 7 eyes with successful retinal attachment and silicone oil removal, 1 eye developed recurrent retinal detachment. The therapeutic effect of silicone oil and operative complications were discussed. Removal of intravitreal silicone oil 3-6 months after injection was necessary to avoid adverse consequences. The study indicated that pars plana vitrectomy with silicone oil injection was an effective procedure in the management of complicated retinal detachment.