Avoiding retinal slippage during macular translocation surgery with 360 retinotomy.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a surgical technique to avoid retinal slippage.


METHODS
An audit was carried out on a consecutive series of 75 consecutive cases of macular translocation for age-related macular degeneration (MT360). We encountered two cases of slippage, which led to a change in technique.


RESULTS
No further cases of slippage were encountered. We were able to perform an exchange of perfluorocarbon liquid with air or directly with silicone oil.


CONCLUSIONS
Retinal slippage is caused by the presence of aqueous in the infusion tubing. Meticulous removal of all aqueous from the infusion system and vitreous cavity can eliminate this complication.
Li
Kenneth K W
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Eye Institute, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China. kennethli@rcsed.ac.uk
Wong
David
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D002404:Catheterization; D005466:Fluorocarbons / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008266:Macula Lutea / Q000637:transplantation*; D018918:Phacoemulsification; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D012827:Silicone Oils / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014821:Vitrectomy
D005466:Fluorocarbons; D012827:Silicone Oils; C008805:perfluorodecalin