Abstract | BACKGROUND: PATIENTS AND METHODS: RESULTS: PCR analysis of intraocular fluids was positive for Varizella zoster virus, Herpes virus 1 or 2. Treatment consisted of systemic acyclovir, systemic and local corticosteroids as well as aspirin. Progression of the necrosis could be effectively controlled, however all eyes developed retinal detachment within 55 +/- 24 days. Retinal surgery including pars plana vitrectomy, encircling scleral buckling, liquid silicone or gas filling led to retinal reattachment in all patients during the follow-up time (590 +/- 242 days). The mean visual acuity at the end of the follow-up time was 0.4 +/- 0.3. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | M Abegg, M Kurz-Levin, H Helbig |
Journal | Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde
(Klin Monbl Augenheilkd)
Vol. 224
Issue 4
Pg. 360-3
(Apr 2007)
ISSN: 0023-2165 [Print] Germany |
PMID | 17458815
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Antiviral Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Eye Infections, Viral
(complications, diagnosis, therapy)
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Retinal Detachment
(diagnosis, etiology, therapy)
- Retinal Necrosis Syndrome, Acute
(complications, diagnosis, therapy)
- Vitrectomy
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