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Pars plana vitrectomy and silicone oil tamponade as a primary treatment for retinal detachment caused by macular holes in highly myopic eyes: A risk-factor analysis

  • Xi'an Jiaotong University

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Abstract

Objectives: To determine (i) the efficacy of silicone oil tamponade as a primary treatment for a retinal detachment (RD) resulting from a macular hole (MH) (MHRD) in highly myopic eyes, and (ii) identify variables associated with successful retinal re-attachment. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 28 eyes of 26 high myopia MHRD patients in one hospital. All eyes had been treated with pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) and silicone oil tamponade (PPV/silicone oil tamponade). Binary logistic regression was used to determine the factor(s) influencing initial anatomical success. Results: The initial anatomical success rate was 75% (21 of 28 eyes); after silicone oil removal, the anatomical success rate was 96.4% (27 of 28 eyes). MH diameter was the only variable associated with initial anatomical success. Conclusion: PPV/silicone oil tamponade is a practical choice for treatment of MHRD in high myopia. While RDs occasionally re-occur after silicone oil treatment, these events are limited and can be managed with simple measures. A large MH is a risk factor for recurrent RD.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)108-113
Number of pages6
JournalCurrent Eye Research
Volume38
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2013

Keywords

  • High myopia
  • Macular hole
  • Retinal detachment
  • Silicone oil
  • Vitrectomy

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