Management of complex retinal detachment from intraocular invasion of MIRAgel-a case report.
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ABSTRACT: Purpose
To retrospectively report a case of complex retinal detachment secondary to an intraocular episcleral hydrogel explant (MIRAgel, MIRA Inc., Waltham, MA, USA) invasion.Observations
The severe vitreous inflammation, shifting nature of the subretinal fluid, and absence of proliferative vitreopathy 2 months following multiple surgeries for removal of fragmented MIRA gel in the present case made the diagnosis of complex retinal detachment. With the assistance of the fragmatome and Perfluorocarbon, the subretinal MIRA gel, and turbid, yellowish subretinal fluid were removed successfully. The retina was re-attached without recurrence.Conclusions and importance
By using the pars plana ultrasonic fragmatome, the intraocular MIRAgel was able to be removed while maintaining the integrity of the retina and globe.
SUBMITTER: Hsieh MC
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