Abstract | PURPOSE: METHODS: This retrospective review consisted of 16 eyes from 16 consecutive patients treated by five vitreoretinal surgeons at a single institution between 1993 and 1997. Intervention included pars plana vitrectomy with creation of posterior vitreous detachment, placement of 14% to 16% C3F8 gas, and postoperative face-down positioning. Ten eyes received intraoperative autologous plasmin to facilitate formation of posterior vitreous detachment. Main outcome measures were anatomic closure rate and visual outcome. RESULTS: Anatomic closure of the macular holes was achieved in 15 (94%) of 16 eyes, with an average follow-up of 7 months. Six (38%) eyes achieved visual acuity of 20/40 or better. Visual acuity improved by 2 or more lines in 11 (69%) of 16 eyes. The average preoperative logMAR-converted visual acuity of 20/175 improved to 20/60 postoperatively. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | D R Chow, G A Williams, M T Trese, R R Margherio, A J Ruby, P J Ferrone |
Journal | Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)
(Retina)
Vol. 19
Issue 5
Pg. 405-9
( 1999)
ISSN: 0275-004X [Print] United States |
PMID | 10546935
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Fibrinolytic Agents
- Fluorocarbons
- perflutren
- Fibrinolysin
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Child
- Eye Injuries
(complications, diagnosis, surgery)
- Female
- Fibrinolysin
(administration & dosage)
- Fibrinolytic Agents
(administration & dosage)
- Fluorocarbons
(administration & dosage)
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Injections
- Intraoperative Period
- Macula Lutea
(injuries)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Retinal Perforations
(diagnosis, etiology, surgery)
- Retrospective Studies
- Treatment Outcome
- Visual Acuity
- Vitrectomy
(methods)
- Vitreous Body
(injuries)
- Vitreous Detachment
(diagnosis, etiology, surgery)
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