Modified Controlled Encircling Scleral Buckle for Retinal Detachment.
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SUBMITTER: Skondra D
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5672951 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep-Oct
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Modified Controlled Encircling Scleral Buckle for Retinal Detachment.
Skondra Dimitra D Westerfeld Corey C Vavvas Demetrios G DG
Journal of vitreoretinal diseases 20170821 5
During encircling scleral buckle placement, the ends of the element are tightened to achieve a shortened radius of the eye. The determining factor of the final buckle height is subjective using usually a combination of the buckle height visualized with the degree of scleral indentation and can be difficult to be taught early on to trainees. Here, we describe a case series in which a modified controlled encircling scleral buckle technique that simplifies and standardizes the achievement of reprod ...[more]
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Project description:IntroductionScleral buckling (SB) tends to be more challenging and time-consuming for compared to the pars plana vitrectomy for repairing rhegmatogenous retinal detachments (RRDs). This study characterizes a novel and simplified technique for SB.MethodsIn this single-masked randomized interventional study, patients with RRDs who were eligible for SB were randomly assigned to either the standard (S) or modified (M) technique of SB. In the modified approach, neither intraoperative break localization nor cryopexy or subretinal fluid drainage was done. A large tire (276/279) was placed where preoperative retinal breaks had been localized with a 240 encircling band placed for support of the remaining retina. Patients were followed for 12 months and the primary outcomes were differences between the surgical groups in operative time, anatomical success, visual acuity, and complication rate.ResultsThirty-six eyes were included in the study (18 in each arm). There were no differences in baseline patient demographics or characteristics including gender, age, lens and macular status, preoperative vision, and symptom duration. The mean length of surgery was 72.2 ± 13.2 and 56.2 ± 9.5 min in groups S and M, respectively (P = 0.001). Complete retinal reattachment at the end of month 12 after single surgery was 80.6% overall; 77.8% (14/18) in group S and 83.3% (15/18) in group M (P > 0.999). After 12 months, both groups achieved similar final best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA): 0.26 ± 0.23 and 0.23 ± 0.17 logMAR in groups S and M, respectively (P = 0.231). Controlling for preoperative BCVA on ANCOVA testing, there were no significant differences in visual improvement between the two groups [F (1,26) = 0.02, P = 0.966 (95% CI) - 0.128 to 0.123)]. Scleral perforation (2:1), vitreous hemorrhage (3:2), and transient rise of intraocular pressure (3:4) all occurred at a low and similar rate between the two groups (S:M).ConclusionModified SB technique was non-inferior compared to the standard approach for anatomical and visual outcomes. Shortening surgical time while maintaining low complication rates makes this an appropriate approach to SB, especially for vitreoretinal surgery trainees.
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Project description:PurposeTo introduce a modified technique for encircling circumferential scleral buckling without peritomy thorough a small conjunctival opening for the repair of uncomplicated rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RD).MethodsThis technique was performed in 10 eyes of 10 patients with primary rhegmatogenous RD who underwent encircling circumferential scleral buckling without peritomy. Transconjunctival traction sutures were placed in four rectus muscles. After transconjunctival location of the retinal break, a 5- to 6-mm radial conjunctival incision was performed in 4 quadrants without cutting the limbal conjunctiva-Tenon's capsule. A 240-silicone band in scleral belt loops was used for an encircling circumferential buckle. After drainage and cryopexy, SF6 was used for tamponade. The incision was closed via layered closure only ocassionally.ResultsPrimary attachment success of 100% was achieved by single procedure. The intraoperative and postoperative complications observed included subconjunctival hemorrhage observed in 5 (50%) of eyes. These disappeared in the postoperative period.ConclusionsMinimal conjunctival incision in scleral buckle without peritomy can achieve excellent anatomical success in patients with rhegmatogenous RD without distorting ocular surface anatomy. This is the first description of technique preserving corneal limbus anatomy that could convert buckling surgery to more attractive option for retina surgeons.
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Project description:BackgroundRetinal reattachment surgery requires clear visualization of the posterior segment for optimal outcomes. Select patients may benefit most from primary scleral buckling without vitrectomy, but lack adequate posterior segment ophthalmoscopic visualization to use standard techniques.Case presentationThe authors describe a retinal reattachment technique utilizing endoscope-assisted visualization to perform a primary scleral buckle procedure for a 34yo female with Peters' Anomaly and a macula-sparing retinal detachment. Retinal reattachment was achieved with a single procedure and she remained stable with preservation of baseline visual acuity at 30 months follow-up.ConclusionIn cases where a primary scleral buckle procedure is the preferred retinal detachment repair technique but posterior segment visualization is limited, intraoperative fundus examination, cryotherapy administration, and scleral buckle positioning can be facilitated with intraocular endoscopy.
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| S-EPMC5376471 | biostudies-literature
Project description:PurposeThe aim of this study was to determine whether the choice of scleral indentation technique during primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment surgery has an influence on the risk of re-detachment.MethodsWe included retrospectively 154 eyes with a primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment treated in the Eye Clinic Sulzbach/Saar Germany, who were operated on by two experienced surgeons using the same basic surgical setup. Surgeon A performed an external 360° indentation, shaved the vitreous base using the light pipe cap, and used the operating microscope (opm) for direct visualization. Surgeon B performed an external 360° indentation, shaved the vitreous base using a simple indentor, and used an endoillumination (light pipe) with the opm and a handheld widefield lens for direct visualization.ResultsComparing both indentation procedures, 15.66% (13/83) of patients operated on by surgeon A and 9.86% (7/71) of patients operated on by surgeon B had a retinal re-detachment within a follow-up period of 6 months (adj. p = 0.64, two-proportion Z-test).ConclusionThe rate of retinal re-detachment could be influenced by the indentation technique at the end of surgery favoring external indentation and internal visualization with an endoilluminator (chandelier light). We attribute this to the better visualization of the vitreous base facilitated by endoillumination. However, many variables play a role in the development of retinal re-detachment, requiring further studies with a larger number of patients.
| S-EPMC8845228 | biostudies-literature
Project description:To evaluate the outcome of scleral buckling surgery in patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) with subretinal proliferation.In this retrospective study, a chart review of all patients with RRD associated with subretinal proliferation who were primarily treated with scleral buckling procedure, from April 2007 to April 2014, was undertaken. Main outcome measures were anatomical retinal reattachment and visual acuity.Forty-four eyes of 43 patients including 24 males and 19 females with a mean age of 26.5±13.1 years were evaluated. Immediately after the surgery, retina was reattached in all eyes. However, five eyes (11.3%) needed additional surgery for retinal redetachment. Single surgery anatomical success rate was 88.7%. Four eyes (9.1%), needed pars plana vitrectomy for the treatment of redetachment associated with proliferative vitreoretinopathy and scleral buckle revision surgery was successfully performed in the other eye. Best corrected visual acuity improved from 1.5±0.9 logMAR before surgery to 1.1±0.7 logMAR after surgery (P<0.001). An improvement in BCVA of >2 lines was found in 23 eyes (52.2%) and worsening of best corrected visual acuity of >2 lines was observed in 2 eyes (4.5%).Scleral buckling surgery is highly successful in eyes with RRD associated with subretinal proliferation.
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Project description:For many years, it is not fully understood how non-drainage scleral buckling surgery brings about spontaneous reattachment of the detached retina when retinal breaks remain open at the end of surgery. Various explanations have been put forward, but none more interesting than the effect of fluid currents associated with eye movements. One such explanation involved the physics of the Bernoulli's principle. Daniel Bernoulli was an eighteenth century Swiss mathematician and he described an equation based on the conservation of energy. The sum of pressure energy, potential energy and kinetic energy remains constant. Bernoulli's equation usually applies to closed system such as the flow of fluid through pipes. When fluid flows through a constriction, the speed of fluid increases, the kinetic energy increases. If there was no change in elevation (potential energy), then the increase in kinetic energy must be accompanied by a decrease in pressure energy. In ophthalmic surgery, the Bernoulli's effect is the basis for venturi pumps that drive vitrectomy and phacoemulsification machines. This essay expounds on how Bernoulli's effect might be relevant to scleral buckling for retinal detachment repair. In the era when vitrectomy is increasing the primary surgical operation for retinal detachment, the pervasive advice is to emphasise the importance of patient adopting head posture and remaining still postoperatively. The exception is non-drainage scleral buckling surgery. Early postoperative mobilisation may be vital to achieve reattachment.
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Project description:PURPOSE: We conducted a study to investigate: (1) deviations caused by retinal detachment (RD) repair; (2) correlation between visual acuity and the number of surgeries to deviation size; and (3) differences between deviations following scleral buckling (SB) and pars plana vitrectomy (PPV). METHODS: A retrospective analysis of patients with persistent binocular diplopia following RD repair. Magnitude of manifest deviation (∣dev∣) in the primary position (PP) and position of greatest deviation (maxDev) was calculated. LogMAR acuity and number of previous vitreoretinal procedures were correlated to ∣dev∣ in both PP and maxDev. Manifest ∣dev∣ were compared between SB and PPV groups. RESULTS: Twenty-five patients were identified. The median ∣dev∣ was 7 prism diopters (PD) in PP and 17 PD in maxDev. We found no association between number of surgeries or VA with ∣dev∣ in either the PP (r=-0.18 and r=0.08) or maxDev (r=-0.26 and r=-0.05). Twelve patients underwent PPV: median ∣dev∣ in PP 6 PD and maxDev 9 PD. In the SB group: median ∣dev∣ in PP 8 PD and in maxDev 22 PD. ∣dev∣ in PP showed no significant differences between PPV and SB (U=63, P=0.41); however, ∣dev∣ in maxDev, showed that SB have significantly greater deviations (U=36.0, P=0.02). CONCLUSION: We report the largest cohort of patients with symptomatic ocular motility defects following PPV. We show no association between VA or number of procedures to strabismus magnitude. Ocular deviations in maxDev are significantly greater after SB procedures.
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Project description:PurposeTo analyse fundus autofluorescence (AF) changes in retinal reattachment following primary scleral buckling (SB) surgery for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD).MethodsProspective noninterventional chart review study. AF images were reviewed for peripheral and central changes and compared to clinical and OCT findings.ResultsA total of 73 eyes from 69 patients were included, four presenting with bilateral RRD. Mean age was 55 ± 12 years, male/female ratio 40/29, fovea-on/-off RRD 43/30, and mean follow-up time 376 ± 270 days, with a mean of 5 ± 3 postoperative visits. Preoperatively, RRD was seen as a hypofluorescent area with a hyperfluorescent leading edge. Immediately postoperatively, three types of cryopexy could be differentiated, gradually transforming to scleral hyperfluorescence. Buckle tightening produced alternating hyper-/hypofluorescent streaks, and demarcation lines showed a persistent rugged hyperfluorescent signal. Choroidal detachment led to transient hypofluorescence, whereas vortex vein compression induced persistent hypofluorescence. Peripheral retinal folds were hyperfluorescent and the drainage site was hypofluorescent. AF was highly sensitive in detecting even small amounts of hyperfluorescent persistent subretinal fluid (SRF) that showed a slow resolution during follow-up. A granular "salt-and-pepper-" like pattern in the central macula was seen in 80% of eyes with fovea-off RRD and alternating streaks in 10%. Findings from OCT imaging correlated well with AF regarding SRF, macular oedema, retinal pigment epithelial detachment, and presence of a subretinal scar, but only moderately in epiretinal membrane formation and choroidal folds.ConclusionsAF is a useful, noninvasive, adjuvant tool in the long-term follow-up after SB surgery.
| S-EPMC8898876 | biostudies-literature
Project description:PurposeA variety of removal methods have been reported for cases wherein MIRAgel-associated complications have occurred. Recently, Santorum et al. reported an aspiration method using a metal microcannula. Herein, we report a novel alternative approach using Yankauer suction catheter based on Santorum et al.'s method.ObservationsThis retrospective case involved a 40-year-old Caucasian man with MIRAgel implant-associated swelling-related complications (strabismus and disfiguring mass effect), who underwent suction-assisted implant removal in January 2020 at Kyushu University Hospital. Surgery was conducted under general anesthesia with an incision made in the superior quadrant, and the degraded MIRAgel implant was aspirated using a Yankauer suction catheter instrument with its diameter adjusted to the space. At the one-month follow-up, there were no early postsurgical complications, and the retina remained completely attached.ConclusionsYankauer suction catheter is a useful instrument for removal of MIRAgel scleral buckle implants. It is made up of polyvinyl chloride, which is safer and cheaper, and can be cut to adjust the instrument's diameter according to the surgical field.
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