Sudden branch macular artery avulsion during internal limiting membrane peeling for idiopathic macular hole: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and importance

Macular Holes (MH) are variable thickness openings of the retina that develop in the fovea. This case presents a branch macular artery avulsion during internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling for idiopathic macular hole management in an adult patient. The proper management of this complication along with the preventive measures is mentioned.

Case presentation

A 65-year-old woman developed a branch macular artery avulsion during ILM peeling for MH. After cataract extraction by phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation and pars plana vitrectomy, during ILM peeling, a multifocal bleeding along a macular artery was noted indicating its avulsion. The intraocular pressure was raised to control hemorrhage, blood remnants were passively aspir

SUBMITTER: Gonzalez-Cortes JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9403290 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature