- pneumatic retinopexy
- a treatment for retinal detachment involving injection of gas into the posterior vitreous cavity in such a way that the gas bubble presses against the area of torn retina, forcing it back into place.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
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