Endoscope-assisted scleral buckle procedure.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Retinal reattachment surgery requires clear visualization of the posterior segment for optimal outcomes. Select patients may benefit most from primary scleral buckling without vitrectomy, but lack adequate posterior segment ophthalmoscopic visualization to use standard techniques.

Case presentation

The authors describe a retinal reattachment technique utilizing endoscope-assisted visualization to perform a primary scleral buckle procedure for a 34yo female with Peters' Anomaly and a macula-sparing retinal detachment. Retinal reattachment was achieved with a single procedure and she remained stable with preservation of baseline visual acuity at 30 months follow-up.

Conclusion

In cases where a primary scleral buckle procedure is the preferred retinal detachme

SUBMITTER: Platt SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7659157 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature