title: Retinal detachment in patients with proliferative sickle cell retinopathy.
abstract: Results and complications of surgical treatment for retinal detachment in thirteen patients with proliferative sickle cell retinopathy are reported. Eleven had maintained or improved visual acuity after treatment. Methods and complications of exchange transfusion in eight patients are described. The pathogenesis and methods of treatment of these retinal detachments and the benefits of exchange transfusion are discussed.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Brazier
authors.forename: Z J
authors.initials: ZJ
authors.lastname: Gregor
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Blach
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Porter
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Huehns
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000150:complications*; D005078:Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood; D005260:Female; D006441:Hemoglobin A / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012805:Sickle Cell Trait / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications*; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014821:Vitrectomy
chemical_list: D006441:Hemoglobin A