Choroidal neovascular membrane after laser-induced chorioretinal anastomosis.
OBJECTIVE
To treat a patient who had a choroidal neovascular membrane after laser-induced chorioretinal anastomosis for nonischemic central retinal vein occlusion.


METHODS
A 70-year-old man underwent successful formation of a chorioretinal anastomosis for nonischemic central retinal vein occlusion. He subsequently developed a choroidal neovascular membrane at the site of the chorioretinal anastomosis.


RESULTS
The choroidal neovascular membrane at the site of the chorioretinal anastomosis was treated successfully with argon laser photocoagulation. The anastomosis remained functional.


CONCLUSIONS
We recommend that patients who have undergone laser-induced chorioretinal anastomosis for nonischemic central retinal vein occlusion be followed up closely for choroidal neovascular membrane formation.
Eccarius
S G
SG
Department of Surgery, University of South Dakota School of Medicine, USA. NemoSD@aol.com
Moran
M J
MJ
Slingsby
J G
JG
D000368:Aged; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D002829:Choroid / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000601:surgery*; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D017075:Laser Coagulation; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008566:Membranes; D009389:Neovascularization, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D012169:Retinal Vein / Q000601:surgery*; D012170:Retinal Vein Occlusion / Q000601:surgery*