Management of dry retinal folds.
BACKGROUND
To describe the surgical technique used in the management of two cases of dry retinal folds which occurred following retinal detachment surgery.


METHODS
Two patients with persistent dry retinal folds.


RESULTS
Patients underwent complete vitrectomy and membrane peeling, followed by injection of perfluorocarbon liquid. The retina was prodded and massaged flat with a silicone-tipped cannula under the perfluorocarbon liquid. The folds disappeared and the retina remained flat.


CONCLUSIONS
The use of gentle manipulation under heavy perfluorocarbon liquids is an effective strategy for managing longstanding dry posterior retinal folds.
Kertes
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PJ
LSU Eye Center, Louisiana State University Medical Center School of Medicine, New Orleans, USA.
Peyman
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GA
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005466:Fluorocarbons / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D008297:Male; D008488:Medical Illustration; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D014821:Vitrectomy
D005466:Fluorocarbons