Surgical management of epiretinal membrane with indocyanine-green-assisted peeling.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the surgical results of pars plana vitrectomy with peeling of the inner limiting membrane (ILM) in a preliminary series of 28 eyes with macular epiretinal membrane (ERM).


METHODS
Pars plana vitrectomy with peeling of the ERM was performed on 28 eyes. All preretinal macular tissues were removed including the ILM after injection of indocyanine green (ICG) solution.


RESULTS
Postoperatively visual acuity improved within 3 months by at least 2 lines in 26 eyes. Neither the deterioration of the macula nor the recurrence of the ERM was observed during the entire period of review (6 months; range 4-8 months).


CONCLUSIONS
Vitrectomy including ICG-assisted peeling of the ERM leads to an expedited resolution of the macular pucker and improvement of visual acuity, without subsequent formation of ERMs.
Sorcinelli
Rolando
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Department of Public Health, University of Cagliari, and Eye Clinic Maria Ausiliatrice, Cagliari, Italy.
D004396:Coloring Agents; D019773:Epiretinal Membrane / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007208:Indocyanine Green; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013194:Staining and Labeling / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000379:methods
D004396:Coloring Agents; D007208:Indocyanine Green