Internal Limiting Membrane Flap in the Management of Retinal Detachment Due to Paracentral Retinal Breaks

San Ni Chen9 enrolled

Overview

To describe the technique and outcomes of using either inverted or free internal limiting membrane flap in the management of retinal detachment due to paracentral retinal breaks.

This retrospective observational case series includes nine patients received surgery for retinal detachment due to paracentral retinal breaks developed either from primary rhegmatogenous orgin, or secondary iatrogenic retinal breaks after prior membrane peeling or during surgery for tractional retinal detachment. Either inverted or free internal limiting membrane flaps were inserted in the identified breaks, followed by air fluid exchange and gas tamponade. Visual acuity and structural changes were evaluated.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Retinal Detachment Surgery

Eligibility

Sex: ALL

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with retinal detachment and posterior paracentral retinal breaks located within the equator from January 2017 to January 2018 Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with macular hole * Patient with other ocular diseases including ocular hypertension, optic nerve atrophy, glaucoma or chronic uveitis

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

re-attachment rate of retinal detachment

re-attachment of retina through examination including fundoscopic exam and optical coherent tomography exam

Time frame: within 3 months postoperatively

Secondary Outcomes

visual acuity

visual acuity in logMAR

Time frame: within 3 months postoperatively

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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