GORE-TEX VASCULAR GRAFT FOR MACULAR BUCKLING IN HIGH MYOPIA EYES. Issue 7 (July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wu, Pei-Chang; Sheu, Jiunn-Jye; Chen, Yi-Hao; Chen, Yung-Jen; Chen, Chih-Hsin; Lee, Jong-Jer; Huang, Chih-Ling; Chen, Chueh-tan; Kuo, Hsi-Kung
• Is Part Of: Retina. Volume 37:Issue 7(2017:Jul.)
• Publication Date: 2017-07
• Subjects: expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (Gore-Tex) vascular graft -- macular buckling -- myopia -- fovea detachment -- foveoschisis -- macular hole retinal detachment; Retina -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Retinal Diseases; Vitreous Body; 617.735
• DOI: 10.1097/IAE.0000000000001376
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0275-004X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: To evaluate a new application of an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (Gore-Tex) vascular graft for use in macular buckling surgery for treatment of highly myopic eyes. Methods: The Gore-Tex vascular graft was used as a macular buckling material in eight consecutive cases of myopic macular diseases which included fovea detachment, foveoschisis, or macular hole retinal detachment. Results: Retinal reattachment was achieved in all cases except one which had partial resolution (88%). The postoperative best-corrected visual acuity ranged from 20/2000 to 20/100 depending on the degree preexisting macular degeneration, and significant better than the preoperative best-corrected visual acuity ( P = 0.048, paired t -test). During the follow-up period, which ranged from 8 months to 3 years, no eye developed buckle-related complications such as infection or dislocation. Conclusion: The initial pilot results from this series using a Gore-Tex graft for macular buckling is promising. Throughout the follow-up period, the Gore-Tex was well tolerated in the highly myopic eyes. Large scale and long-term follow-up is warranted. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text.The initial pilot results from this series using a Gore-Tex graft for macular buckling is promising. Throughout the follow-up period, the Gore-Tex was well tolerated in the highly myopic eyes. Large scale and long-term follow-up is warranted.