Predominantly Superior Retinal Tears Detected by B-Scan Ultrasonography.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

When fundus examination is not possible, ultrasonography (US) is an accurate tool for the diagnosis of retinal tears (RT). The aim of this study was to describe the predominant location of RT, the factors influencing their location, and the vitreous status of eyes with RT using US.

Methods

A prospective study was conducted in all patients diagnosed with RT by B-scan US (Aviso, Quantel Médical, Clermont-Ferrand, France). The primary endpoint was to assess RT preferential location using US. Secondary endpoints were the rate of posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), number of eyes with multiple RT, and axial length (AL).

Results

A total of 101 eyes of 100 patients with RT were included. RT main location was in the superior quadrants (either nasal superior, str

SUBMITTER: Streho M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6594307 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature