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Table 2 Peroperative used tamponade of the study eyes according to PPV indication, presented as number (percentage)

From: The effect of multiple vitrectomies and its indications on intraocular pressure

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)

  1. PPV pars plana vitrectomy, SF6 sulfurhexafluoride, C3F8 perfluoropropane