Osman Cekiç1, Stanley Chang, William M Schiff, Gaetano R Barile. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, College of Surgeons and Physicians of Columbia University, Harkness Eye Institute, New York, New York 10032, USA. ocekic@hotmail.com
Abstract
PURPOSE: To introduce a surgical approach for removing intruded scleral buckle resulting from Miragel's implant. DESIGN: Interventional case report. METHODS: After cutting and releasing scleral band externally, a pars plana Fragmatome was used to break up and aspirate pieces of the Miragel's implant that had grown into the eye, filling the vitreous cavity. RESULTS: The intruding Miragel's buckle was shaved to the plane of the retina without any complication. The retina was completely attached. CONCLUSION: Use of ultrasonic fragmentation by a pars plana approach was effective in removing the intavitreally expanded buckling element without harming the retina.
PURPOSE: To introduce a surgical approach for removing intruded scleral buckle resulting from Miragel's implant. DESIGN: Interventional case report. METHODS: After cutting and releasing scleral band externally, a pars plana Fragmatome was used to break up and aspirate pieces of the Miragel's implant that had grown into the eye, filling the vitreous cavity. RESULTS: The intruding Miragel's buckle was shaved to the plane of the retina without any complication. The retina was completely attached. CONCLUSION: Use of ultrasonic fragmentation by a pars plana approach was effective in removing the intavitreally expanded buckling element without harming the retina.
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