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