title: Subretinal hemorrhage removal with multiple retinotomy sites in age-related macular degeneration.
abstract: We report a case of subretinal hemorrhage associated with age-related macular degeneration, in which tissue plasminogen activating factor was used to help remove the subretinal blood. The surgical technique involved using multiple small retinotomy sites and alternating suction and backflushing to produce fluid flow from the subretinal space to the vitreous cavity.
authors.affiliation: LSU Eye Center, Louisiana State University Medical Center School of Medicine, New Orleans 70112-2234.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Millsap
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Peyman
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Greve
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008268:Macular Degeneration / Q000150:complications*; D012160:Retina / Q000187:drug effects / Q000601:surgery*; D012166:Retinal Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D010959:Tissue Plasminogen Activator / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014821:Vitrectomy
chemical_list: D010959:Tissue Plasminogen Activator