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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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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.
Answered 7/16/2014
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Time: Sf6 will dissipate in about half the time as C3f8
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