PURPOSE: Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment combined with spontaneous pre-operative choroidal detachment (RDCD) represents a rare but specific entity, which has in the past been associated with a poor prognosis. This study was designed to determine the efficacy of pars plana vitrectomy with silicone oil injection in the management of this very difficult vitreoretinal problem. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was carried out of 13 eyes of 13 consecutive patients who underwent vitrectomy and silicone oil exchange. RESULTS: In a total of 10 eyes (77%) the first procedure produced anatomical success. Two eyes required a further procedure to achieve retinal reattachment, producing a final anatomical success rate of 92%. CONCLUSION: Pars plana vitrectomy with silicone oil exchange is an effective technique for managing RDCD.
PURPOSE: Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment combined with spontaneous pre-operative choroidal detachment (RDCD) represents a rare but specific entity, which has in the past been associated with a poor prognosis. This study was designed to determine the efficacy of pars plana vitrectomy with silicone oil injection in the management of this very difficult vitreoretinal problem. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was carried out of 13 eyes of 13 consecutive patients who underwent vitrectomy and silicone oil exchange. RESULTS: In a total of 10 eyes (77%) the first procedure produced anatomical success. Two eyes required a further procedure to achieve retinal reattachment, producing a final anatomical success rate of 92%. CONCLUSION: Pars plana vitrectomy with silicone oil exchange is an effective technique for managing RDCD.
Authors: Vincenza Bonfiglio; Michele Reibaldi; Iacopo Macchi; Matteo Fallico; Corrado Pizzo; Clara Patane; Andrea Russo; Antonio Longo; Alessandra Pizzo; Giovanni Cillino; Salvatore Cillino; Maria Vadalà; Michele Rinaldi; Robert Rejdak; Katarzyna Nowomiejska; Mario Damiano Toro; Teresio Avitabile; Elina Ortisi Journal: J Clin Med Date: 2020-05-21 Impact factor: 4.241