Comparison of different treatment options in submacular haemorrhage.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

Submacular haemorrhages (SMH) cause significant visual impairment. Until now, the comparative effectiveness of different treatment approaches remains inconclusive without clear treatment guidelines. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effectiveness of 5 surgical treatment modalities in terms of visual prognosis and success rate.

Methods

This retrospective study included 201 patients with SMH. Primary endpoint was best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), secondary endpoints included haemorrhage size and complications. Group 1 was treated with pneumatic displacement and rtPA-injection. Group 2 followed the "Manchester protocol" with rtPA-injection and-if needed-a standardised secondary procedure with pars plana vitrectomy (ppV) and subretinal rtPA. Group 3 und

SUBMITTER: Hillenmayer A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11626755 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature