Scleral ulceration after vitreoretinal surgery.
Scleral ulceration after ocular surgery is a rare but serious complication. Determination of the underlying systemic and local causes is critical for treatment. An unusual case of ischemic scleral ulceration after vitreoretinal surgery in a diabetic patient is reported. Patient was successfully treated with a pedicle conjunctival graft.
Gokhale
Nikhil S
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Gokhale Eye Hospital and Eyebank, Anant Building, Gokhale Road (S), Dadar (West), Mumbai, India. nikgokhale@yahoo.com
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D012086:Reoperation; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000601:surgery*; D012590:Sclera / Q000098:blood supply; D015422:Scleral Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014456:Ulcer / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*