Vitreous Hemorrhage complicating laser-induced chorioretinal anastomosis for central retinal vein occlusion.
OBJECTIVE
To report a severe complication of laser chorioretinal anastomosis for central retinal vein occlusion.


METHODS
Case report.


RESULTS
In the right eye of a 62-year-old woman with nonischemic central retinal vein occlusion, retinal neovascularization at the laser chorioretinal anastomosis site caused dense secondary vitreous hemorrhage. Vitreous hemorrhage prevented laser panretinal photocoagulation for subsequent iris neovascularization, necessitating vitrectomy surgery to clear the hemorrhage and allow the treatment.


CONCLUSIONS
Laser chorioretinal anastomosis can result in severe vitreous hemorrhage and complicate efforts to manage later sequelae of central retinal vein occlusion.
Browning
D J
DJ
Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates, NC, USA. 75611.346@compuserv.com
Rotberg
M H
MH
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D002829:Choroid / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D015355:Glaucoma, Neovascular / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012169:Retinal Vein / Q000601:surgery*; D012170:Retinal Vein Occlusion / Q000601:surgery*; D014821:Vitrectomy; D014823:Vitreous Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery