title: The use of dynamic ultrasound B-scan to detect retinal tears in spontaneous vitreous haemorrhage.
abstract: The use of dynamic ultrasound B-scan to detect retinal tears in spontaneous vitreous haemorrhage is described. A 6-month prospective study was undertaken of non-diabetic patients who presented with spontaneous vitreous haemorrhage, in whom the fundus could not be visualised and in whom a rhegmatogenous aetiology was suspected. Patients were followed up at least weekly with repeat B-scans until adequate fundus visualisation was possible. Eight patients in total were included in the study; of these, 4 were thought to have retinal tear at initial ultrasound examination and this was confirmed later when the haemorrhage cleared. A scanning protocol is suggested.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017075:Laser Coagulation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012167:Retinal Perforations / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014823:Vitreous Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications*