Surgical management of traumatic macular hole-related retinal detachment

Yen Po Chen, Tun Lu Chen, An Ning Chao, Wei Chi Wu, Chi Chun Lai*

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Abstract

PURPOSE: To investigate the clinical characteristics and surgical outcome of traumatic macular hole-related retinal detachment. DESIGN: Retrospective, interventional case series. METHODS: Eight eyes of eight patients with traumatic macular hole-related retinal detachment underwent vitrectomy combined with gas tamponade, either initially or subsequently. Anatomic re-attachment of the retina, closure of traumatic macular hole, and visual outcome were measured. RESULTS: Successful retinal re-attachment was achieved in seven eyes (87.5%), and the macular hole was successfully closed in all eyes (100%). Improved vision after the surgery was noted in five eyes (62.5%), whereas three eyes (37.5%) displayed no change. CONCLUSIONS: Vitrectomy combined with gas tamponade appears to give an effective anatomic re-attachment rate for traumatic macular hole-related retinal detachment. The presence of peripheral retinal breaks, vitreous hemorrhage, or the extent of retinal detachment has no discernible significant influence on closure rate of macular hole and retinal re-attachment rate.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)331-333
Number of pages3
JournalAmerican Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume140
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 08 2005
Externally publishedYes

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