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Spontaneous dissociation and dislocation of Retisert pellet
Ocular Immunology and Inflammation
|April 18, 2013
Abstract
Purpose:
To report 4 cases of spontaneous Retisert pellet dislocation.
Design:
Retrospective case series.
Methods:
Description of cases.
Results:
In all 4 cases, the time of Retisert implantation was 3-6 years prior to presentation. One case was complicated by retinal commotio and a retinal tear; another was complicated by corneal endothelial failure, due to dislocation of the pellet into the anterior chamber.
Conclusion:
Spontaneous pellet separation may occur with Retisert as a late complication. It is unclear whether these dislocations are from a manufacturing fault or are related to extended intraocular exposure.
