The microsurgical management of giant retinal tears with trans-scleral retinal sutures.
Eight cases of retinal detachment from giant tears were followed from four months to two years. Patients were treated with a combined procedure, including pars plana vitrectomy, rotation of the patient with air-gas fluid exchange to bring the retina into its normal anatomic position, and trans-scleral retinal sutures, using an external rather than internal approach. Seven of the eight cases were reattached successfully. Methods, materials, and complications are described. Pre- and post-operative information regarding visual acuity and results are listed in tabular form.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011817:Rabbits; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000601:surgery