Y Oshima1, M Ohji, Y Tano. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka University Medical School, 2-2 Yamadaoka (Rm. E7), Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan. oshima@ophthal.med.osaka-u.ac.jp
Abstract
AIMS: To report outcome of a modified procedure for draining massive subretinal haemorrhages (SRHs). METHODS: The charts of eight consecutive eyes from eight patients with massive SRHs extending to the periphery and involving two or more quadrants with haemorrhagic and bullous retinal detachment were reviewed. Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) was injected intravitreally 12-24 h preoperatively; vitrectomy was carried out with peripheral retinotomy, drainage of the SRH from the retinotomy using perfluorocarbon liquid and gas tamponade with prone positioning postoperatively. RESULTS: The preoperative visual acuities ranged from light perception to 20/200. Most of the subretinal haematomas moved postoperatively to the vitreous cavity through the peripheral retinotomy using perfluorocarbon liquid. Residual SRHs were drained from the anterior chamber at the bedside after prone positioning overnight. SRH recurred in one eye 14 months postoperatively and was successfully retreated. No other serious complications developed. The final visual acuity improved in seven eyes (range 20/1000-20/60). Polypoidal lesions in choroidal vasculatures were present in three of seven patients. CONCLUSIONS: The technique seems safe and effective for treating massive SRH. However, visual recovery is limited by the underlying macular pathology. Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, other than age-related macular degeneration, may be another cause of massive SRHs.
AIMS: To report outcome of a modified procedure for draining massive subretinal haemorrhages (SRHs). METHODS: The charts of eight consecutive eyes from eight patients with massive SRHs extending to the periphery and involving two or more quadrants with haemorrhagic and bullous retinal detachment were reviewed. Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) was injected intravitreally 12-24 h preoperatively; vitrectomy was carried out with peripheral retinotomy, drainage of the SRH from the retinotomy using perfluorocarbon liquid and gas tamponade with prone positioning postoperatively. RESULTS: The preoperative visual acuities ranged from light perception to 20/200. Most of the subretinal haematomas moved postoperatively to the vitreous cavity through the peripheral retinotomy using perfluorocarbon liquid. Residual SRHs were drained from the anterior chamber at the bedside after prone positioning overnight. SRH recurred in one eye 14 months postoperatively and was successfully retreated. No other serious complications developed. The final visual acuity improved in seven eyes (range 20/1000-20/60). Polypoidal lesions in choroidal vasculatures were present in three of seven patients. CONCLUSIONS: The technique seems safe and effective for treating massive SRH. However, visual recovery is limited by the underlying macular pathology. Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, other than age-related macular degeneration, may be another cause of massive SRHs.
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