title: Nd:YAG laser augmented pneumatic retinopexy.
abstract: We present the first ten consecutive cases of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment treated by one surgeon using pneumatic retinopexy with Nd:YAG laser disruption of vitreoretinal adhesions. In nine cases the retina has remained reattached, after a follow-up period of 11 to 18 months. The use of the Nd:YAG laser to disrupt vitreoretinal adhesions at the sites of retinal tears is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh, Scotland.
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Fleck
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Dhillon
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Khanna
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: McConnell
authors.forename: H B
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Chawla
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000388:Air; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000601:surgery*; D012167:Retinal Perforations / Q000601:surgery; D014822:Vitreous Body