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I had consulted 2 surgeons prior to a projected macular hole surgery; one will be using c3f8 and the other sf6. whats the difference of the two types?

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Dr. Richard Scartozzi answered

See below: C3F8 gas lasts longer than SF6 gas before dissolving away on its own. Usually SF6 gas is used unless there are other compelling reasons to use the longer-acting gas, like peripheral retinal pathology. Ask your retina specialist.

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Dr. Amish Purohit answered

Time: Sf6 will dissipate in about half the time as C3f8

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A member asked:

I had consulted 2 surgeons prior to a projected macular hole surgery; one will be using c3f8 and the other sf6. whats the difference of the two types?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Scartozzi answered

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Dr. Amish Purohit answered

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