Internal Limiting Membrane Flaps for Coexistent Macular Hole and Retinal Detachment in Eyes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy. (6th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chen, San-Ni; Yang, Chung-May
• Other Names: Moisseiev Elad Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of ophthalmology. Volume 2018(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-11-06
• Subjects: Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye Diseases; Ophthalmology; Ophthalmology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1155/2018/3470731
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-004X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose . To evaluate logical surgical approaches to closing macular holes in eyes with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with retinal detachment. Methods . Retrospective, interventional case series. Results . 10 eyes in 10 patients were included in this study. The inverted internal limiting membrane (ILM) flap technique was used in 2 eyes, while inverted ILM insertion was used in 5 eyes, and free ILM flaps in 3 eyes. Closed macular holes and retinal reattachment were observed in all eyes. Best corrected visual acuity improved from 1.33 ± 0.39 preoperatively to 1.02 ± 0.36 postoperatively (p = 0.03 ). Conclusion . Various surgical approaches utilized in managing macular holes may effectively close macular holes and reattach retinas. This trial is registered withNCT 03618498 .