USE OF FIBEROPTIC-GUIDED CO2 LASER IN THE TREATMENT OF UVEAL EFFUSION. Issue Volume 11:Issues 3(2017:Summer) (2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bausili, Maria M.; Raja, Harish; Kotowski, Jacek; Nadal, Jeroni; Salomao, Diva R.; Keenum, Deborah; Pulido, Jose S.
• Is Part Of: Retinal cases & brief reports. Volume 11:Issues 3(2017:Summer)
• Publication Date: 2017
• Subjects: CO2 laser -- retinal exudative detachment -- uveal effusion syndrome; Retina -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Retina -- Periodicals; Retinal Diseases -- Periodicals; Retina -- Case Reports; Retinal Diseases -- Case Reports; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1097/ICB.0000000000000357
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1935-1089

Abstract

Abstract : Background/Purpose: To report a new technique for treating patients with uveal effusion syndrome by the fiberoptic-guided CO2 laser. Methods: Interventional case report. A 74-year-old man presented with exudative detachment of the choroid secondary to uveal effusion syndrome. Partial-thickness sclerotomy and full-thickness sclerotomy were performed to treat the disease using a fiberoptic-guided CO2 laser. Results: After the surgery, the patient's visual acuity improved and choroidal folds disappeared. Conclusion: This technique allows concomitant coagulation and cutting, thereby reducing the risk of bleeding and providing better depth control. Abstract : This article shows a new technique to perform scleral windows in patients with uveal effusion syndrome. The fiberoptic-guided CO2 laser has demonstrated to be a remarkable tool for executing, with extreme depth control, partial-, and full-thickness sclerotomies.