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[Surgery treatment of retinal detachment with Marfan syndrome]
1Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen Univercity of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 510060, China.
Yan Ke Xue Bao = Eye Science
|February 6, 2003
Abstract
Purpose:
To detect the reattachment rate and visual function outcome of Pars Plana Lensectomy, vitrectomy and scleral encircling (PPL + PPV + SE) to treat retinal detachment (RD) with Marfan syndrome.
Methods:
A retrospective study of 11 cases of 14 eyes with Marfan syndrome who submitted to PPL + PPV + SE.
Results:
All the cases were followed up for four - 46 months (means 31.2 months). Retinal reattachment rate was 85.7%, visual acuity were 0.3 or better in eight cases.
Conclusion:
PPL + PPV + SE is a safe and effective treatment for retinal detachment with Marfan syndrome.