Internal Limiting Membrane Flap in the Management of Retinal Detachment due to Paracentral Retinal Breaks.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To describe the technique and outcomes of using either inverted or free internal limiting membrane flap in the management of retinal detachment due to paracentral retinal breaks.

Methods

This retrospective observational case series includes nine patients who received surgery for retinal detachment due to paracentral retinal breaks developed either from primary rhegmatogenous origin, or secondary iatrogenic retinal breaks after prior membrane peeling, or during surgery for tractional retinal detachment. Either inverted or free internal limiting membrane flaps were inserted in the identified breaks, followed by air fluid exchange and gas tamponade. Visual acuity and structural changes were evaluated.

Results

Nine eyes were included. One had primary rhegmatogenou

SUBMITTER: Chen YC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6360606 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature