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Posterior Pole Retinal Detachment Due to a Macular Hole in a Patient with a Boston Keratoprosthesis.

Authors :
Gologorsky D
Williams BK Jr
Flynn HW Jr
Source :
American journal of ophthalmology case reports [Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep] 2017 Apr; Vol. 5, pp. 56-58. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Dec 02.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Purpose: To describe the clinical course of a patient with a Boston Keratoprosthesis type I who developed a localized posterior pole retinal detachment secondary to a macular hole.<br />Observations: A 73-year-old patient with a Boston Keratoprosthesis developed a localized posterior pole retinal detachment secondary to a macular hole. The retinal detachment was repaired with a 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy, membrane peel, fluid-air exchange and 18% C <subscript>3</subscript> F <subscript>8.</subscript> Retinal reattachment was achieved but the macular hole remained open.<br />Conclusions and Importance: A posterior pole retinal detachment secondary to a macular hole can be repaired using standard techniques despite the limited view through a Boston Keratoprosthesis.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosures Conflict of Interest: The authors have no financial disclosures.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2451-9936
Volume :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
American journal of ophthalmology case reports
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
28944307
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajoc.2016.12.001