[Treatment of retinal detachment due to macular holes without application of any form of energy].
A new technique for treating retinal detachments due to macular holes avoids the application of any form of energy, cryo- or light-coagulation, or diathermy, to the macula. The only procedure employed involves the fixation of a silastic sponge, 14-17 mm long and 7.5 mm in diameter, to the posterior pole of the sclera in the vertical axis (12-6 o'clock), and suturing it at its extremities after stretching. This provokes an indentation obstructing the macular hole. Anatomical and functional results have been excellent, 17 of the 20 cases treated in this way obtaining useful vision due to avoidance of the perimacular zone.
D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013536:Suture Techniques
D012826:Silicone Elastomers
Traitement du décollement de la rétine consécutif à un trou maculaire et sans application d'aucune forme d'énergie.