Modified technique to create retinal detachment during macular translocation surgery - 28/08/11
, Seiyo Harino, MD a, Masahito Ohji, MD b, Yasuo Tano, MD bAbstract |
Purpose |
To report a modified technique for creating total retinal detachment during macular translocation surgery with a 360-degree retinotomy.
Design |
Interventional case series.
Methods |
After vitrectomy, BSS Plus (Alcon, Fort Worth, TX, USA) was injected into the subretinal space with a 39-gauge needle to create a small retinal detachment. The tip of a 20-gauge silicone-tipped needle was then placed in the hole created by the needle, and BSS Plus was injected subretinally at a high flow rate.
Results |
In 10 eyes (10 patients), we created one iatrogenic retinal hole in seven eyes and two holes in three eyes. The time needed to create total retinal detachment was decreased.
Conclusions |
Our technique seems to make creation of a total retinal detachment easier compared with the previous standard procedure and may reduce postoperative complications following macular translocation surgery with a 360-degree retinotomy.
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Vol 135 - N° 1
P. 105-106 - janvier 2003 Retour au numéro
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