Abstract | PURPOSE: To study the efficacy of additional intravitreal gas injection for unclosed macular holes within 2 weeks after surgery with internal limiting membrane peeling. METHODS: RESULTS: All five eyes receiving additional intravitreal gas 7 to 14 days after vitrectomy had complete macular hole closure with macular flattening, as shown by optical coherence tomography 1 month after the additional gas injection. Visual acuity improved (range, 20/100 to 20/30). A minimum of 9 months of follow-up revealed no reopening or serious complications. CONCLUSION: Additional gas injection during the early postoperative period is recommended for eyes with unclosed macular holes that have undergone vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane peeling.
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Authors | Masahito Imai, Teruhiko Gotoh, Hiroyuki Iijima |
Journal | Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)
(Retina)
2005 Feb-Mar
Vol. 25
Issue 2
Pg. 158-61
ISSN: 0275-004X [Print] United States |
PMID | 15689805
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Fluorocarbons
- perflutren
- Sulfur Hexafluoride
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Topics |
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Basement Membrane
(surgery)
- Epiretinal Membrane
(surgery)
- Female
- Fluorocarbons
(administration & dosage)
- Humans
- Injections
- Lens Implantation, Intraocular
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Phacoemulsification
- Postoperative Period
- Prone Position
- Reoperation
- Retinal Perforations
(drug therapy, surgery)
- Sulfur Hexafluoride
(administration & dosage)
- Tomography, Optical Coherence
- Visual Acuity
- Vitrectomy
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