Surgical technique for approaching chronic or persistent macular holes: Two case reports.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To report the anatomic and functional outcomes of an innovative surgical technique for either chronic or persistent macular holes (MHs).

Observations

A consecutive retrospective interventional case series of 2 patients with chronic macular hole in one case and persistent macular hole in the other case were included. Surgical technique involves pars plana vitrectomy, use of triamcinolone acetonide for posterior hyaloid staining followed by internal limiting membrane peeling in case number 1, macula area is detached by means of subretinal injection of balanced salt solution (BSS) trough 3 puncture retinotomies strategically placed. Fluid-air exchange is done and gas tamponed is injected. Face-down position is required. Preoperative, and postoperative best corrected vis

SUBMITTER: Zas M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7160520 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature