Suprachoroidal silicone oil as an intraoperative complication during Pars Plana Vitrectomy: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and importance

Complications related to silicone oil tamponade are frequent. There are reports of events related to silicone oil (SO) injection during Pars Plana Vitrectomy (PPV). This case presents the unexpected injection of SO in the suprachoroidal space. The proper management of this complication along with the preventive measures are discussed.

Case presentation

A 38-year-old male presented with a one-week history of decreased vision in his right eye (OD). His visual acuity was hand motion (HM). A late-onset retinal detachment recurrence with proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) in his OD was diagnosed. Cataract surgery and PPV were scheduled. During PPV, a choroidal detachment (CD) secondary to the suprachoroidal injection of silicone oil (SO) was noted.

SUBMITTER: Trevino-Herrera AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10382846 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature