A Case of Dellen Formation following 27-Gauge Vitrectomy with Rapid Improvement by Scleral and Conjunctival Sutures.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Dellen is a corneal disease characterized by shallow, saucer-like excavations at the corneal margin. Herein, we presented a case of dellen formation that developed following a 27-gauge pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) and was rapidly resolved using scleral and conjunctival sutures.

Case presentation

A 73-year-old woman underwent a 27-gauge PPV for the epiretinal membrane of the right eye. Intraoperatively, owing to coexisting diabetic retinopathy, the peripheral vitreous was shaved, and retinal photocoagulation was performed on the peripheral retina. The intraocular pressure (IOP) was 15 mm Hg on 1 day after the PPV and on postoperative day 4; however, on day 14, the IOP decreased to 10 mm Hg, and conjunctival bleb formation was observed. By day 18, the bleb height r

SUBMITTER: Yamaguchi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10629856 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature