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Managing vitreoretinal complications in uveal melanoma: Surgical treatment and practical considerations.

Authors :
Anguita R
Chou HD
Raval VR
Bajpai V
Ferro Desideri L
Bernardi E
Hussain RN
Kim M
Fung AT
Williams BK Jr
Di Nicola M
Sagoo MS
da Cruz L
Damato B
Kiilgaard JF
Source :
Seminars in ophthalmology [Semin Ophthalmol] 2024 Aug 28, pp. 1-10. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 28.
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Ahead of Print

Abstract

Background: In the past few decades, the primary management for uveal melanoma has evolved from enucleation to eye-preserving treatments. However, despite achieving a high rate of local tumour control, complications following eye-preserving treatments still occur and are partly responsible for functional loss and secondary enucleation.<br />Methods: A literature review by a broad international panel.<br />Results: We summarised the current literature on utilizing vitreoretinal (VR) surgery for managing the complications of uveal melanoma. We also provided insights from the authors' personal experience and practical recommendations for clinical care.<br />Conclusions: With the advancement of VR instruments and surgical techniques and the combination of VR and ocular oncology knowledge ("Onco-VR"), it is now possible to manage or even prevent complications such as vitreous haemorrhage, retinal detachment, and toxic tumour syndrome.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1744-5205
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Seminars in ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39194361
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/08820538.2024.2381774