title: Spontaneous dissociation and dislocation of Retisert pellet.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To report 4 cases of spontaneous Retisert pellet dislocation.
  
  
  METHODS
  Retrospective case series.
  
  
  METHODS
  Description of cases.
  
  
  RESULTS
  In all 4 cases, the time of Retisert implantation was 3-6 years prior to presentation. One case was complicated by retinal commotio and a retinal tear; another was complicated by corneal endothelial failure, due to dislocation of the pellet into the anterior chamber.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Spontaneous pellet separation may occur with Retisert as a late complication. It is unclear whether these dislocations are from a manufacturing fault or are related to extended intraocular exposure.
authors.forename: Levent
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Akduman
authors.forename: Ebru Nevin
authors.initials: EN
authors.lastname: Cetin
authors.forename: Jamie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Levy
authors.forename: Matthias D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Becker
authors.forename: Friederike
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mackensen
authors.forename: Lyndell L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Lim
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004343:Drug Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005446:Fluocinolone Acetonide / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015866:Uveitis, Posterior / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014821:Vitrectomy; D014822:Vitreous Body
chemical_list: D004343:Drug Implants; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D005446:Fluocinolone Acetonide