Repair of Descemet's membrane detachment with the assistance of intraoperative ultrasound biomicroscopy.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the ability of ultrasound biomicroscopy to monitor the repair of large Descemet's membrane detachments.


METHODS
Intraoperative ultrasound biomicroscopy was performed in two patients who had undergone previous unsuccessful surgical repair of large Descemet's membrane detachments.


RESULTS
Ultrasound biomicroscopy visualized and located Descemet's membrane detachment and verified proper suture placement and membrane repositioning.


CONCLUSIONS
Ultrasound biomicroscopy is a useful tool to guide surgical repair of Descemet's membrane detachments, particularly when hazy media prevent satisfactory visualization.
Morinelli
E N
EN
Department of Ophthalmology, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, NY 10003, USA.
Najac
R D
RD
Speaker
M G
MG
Tello
C
C
Liebmann
J M
JM
Ritch
R
R
D000368:Aged; D000867:Anterior Chamber / Q000648:ultrastructure; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D015715:Corneal Edema / Q000209:etiology; D003886:Descemet Membrane / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008853:Microscopy; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014130:Trabeculectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014792:Visual Acuity