ANALYSIS OF TIME TO FAILURE AFTER RETINAL DETACHMENT SURGERY. Issue 10 (October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Heath Jeffery, Rachael C.; Young, Braden; Atkins, Will; Shadbolt, Bruce; Allen, Penelope J.; Essex, Rohan W.
• Is Part Of: Retina. Volume 40:Issue 10(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-10
• Subjects: failure -- pneumatic retinopexy -- rhegmatogenous retinal detachment -- scleral buckle -- time -- vitrectomy; Retina -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Retinal Diseases; Vitreous Body; 617.735
• DOI: 10.1097/IAE.0000000000002715
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0275-004X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: To present the distribution of time to retinal redetachment in eyes undergoing retinal detachment surgery, using a method for adjusting time to outcome in eyes with silicone oil or heavy liquid tamponade ("oil-filled eyes"). Methods: Data from two Australian centers were used. Adjusted time to outcome was measured from the date of tamponade removal in oil-filled eyes, unless failure was diagnosed with tamponade in situ. Results: 188/1257 failures were identified (15.0%). Using unadjusted time to outcome, failures in oil-filled eyes occurred later than non–oil-filled eyes (median time to failure 57 vs. 28 days, P < 0.001). After adjustment, the distribution of time to failure was similar for oil-filled and non–oil-filled eyes (median 25 vs. 28 days, P = 0.68). Larger detachments, eyes with ≥Grade B proliferative vitreoretinopathy and eyes receiving surgery for recurrent detachments were more likely to fail, but the time to failure was similar regardless of risk. Conclusion: Adjustment of time to outcome resulted in a similar distribution of time to failure in oil-filled and non–oil filled eyes and was similar in low- and high-risk eyes. The use of adjusted time to outcome will support consistent collection and interpretation of outcomes across different jurisdictions where time to oil removal may vary. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text.To present a method for adjusting time to outcome in eyes with retinal detachment managed with silicone oil or heavy liquid as a postoperative tamponade. To present the distribution of time to retinal redetachment and the effect of baseline risk factors on time to failure.