Vitrectomy combined with scleral buckling in patients with inferior retinal breaks. | [Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology • 2014]

Author(s):

1. Zubair Saleem: Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

2. Nadeem Riaz: Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

3. Muhammad Aftab: Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

4. Muhammad Moin: Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

5. Muhammad Irfan Karamat: Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

6. Adeel Chaudhry: Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract:

Purpose: To study the anatomical results and complications of vitrectomy with internal tamponade, combined with scleral buckling in patients having retinal detachment due to inferior break(s) Material and Methods: This descriptive case series study was conducted on 34 patients having retinal detachment due to inferior break(s). 22 patients were male and 12 patients were female. All patients underwent vitrectomy with silicone oil combined with buckling. Patients were followed for six months and status of retina noted, along with any post-operative complications. Results: Successful attachment of the retina was achieved in 32 (94.12%) patients. Four patients (11.76%) had post-operative glaucoma, 3 (8.82%) had transient diplopia, while 3 out of the 13 phakic patients (23.08) developed cataract within six months of the surgery. Conclusion: Vitrectomy combined with scleral buckling is a safe and effective procedure to treat retinal detachment in patients having inferior retinal breaks.

Page(s): 82-86

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology , Volume: 30, Issue: 2, Year: 2014

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