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[Pars plana vitrectomy in retinopathy of prematurity]
1Dĕtská ocní klinika UK 2. LF v Motole, Praha.
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Surgical repair of retinal detachment in retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is recommended for eyes with fovea-threatening detachment. This approach can successfully restore normal retinal anatomy in affected infants.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neonatal care
- Vascular biology
Context:
- Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a serious condition affecting premature infants.
- It involves abnormal blood vessel development at the retina's edge.
- Advanced ROP can lead to retinal detachment.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy of surgical retinal re-attachment procedures in eyes with ROP.
- To determine if early vitreous surgery can achieve successful outcomes before significant foveal displacement.
Summary:
- This study reviewed literature and personal experiences to apply retinal re-attachment procedures in ROP.
- Six cases of ROP with retinal detachment caused by fibrovascular membranes were successfully treated.
- The procedures aimed to restore the normal anatomical relationship between the retina and choroid.
Impact:
- Successful surgical repair of retinal detachment in ROP is possible when the fovea is threatened.
- Early intervention may prevent severe visual impairment in affected infants.
- This highlights the importance of timely surgical management for advanced ROP.
Unlabelled:
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a proliferative retinopathy which affects pre-term infants. ROP occurs primarily at the advancing edge of vascularization and consists of arrested spread of vessels, proliferation of endothelial cells, formation of arteriovenous shunt and in some cases, neovascularization. To date only the surgical approach for advanced ROP is acceptable, other ways are still in experimental stages of development.
Purpose:
Because of the early development of fibrovascular proliferative tissue, vitreous surgery before the fovea is pulled anteriorly, may lead to successful results.
Methods:
Data from literature and own experiences lead the authors to use retinal re-attachment procedures to restore normal anatomic relation between the retina and choroid in affected eyes.
Results:
6 cases demonstrated that retinal detachments caused by fibrous proliferations that pull the retina upward to a fibrotic membrane on the posterior lens capsule can be treated successfully.
Conclusion:
Stages ROP when the retinal detachment threatening fovea are recommended for successful surgical repair of retinal detachment in ROP only.