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Dimitra Skondra1, Corey Westerfeld1, Demetrios G Vavvas1
1Retina Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases
|November 10, 2017
Summary
This study introduces a modified encircling scleral buckle technique for retinal detachment repair. The new method standardizes buckle height, making it objective and easier to teach trainees.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Techniques
- Retinal Detachment Repair
Background:
- Scleral buckle placement is crucial for retinal detachment repair.
- Achieving consistent buckle height is subjective and challenging for trainees.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a modified, controlled encircling scleral buckle technique.
- To simplify and standardize the achievement of reproducible buckle height.
Main Methods:
- A case series describing a modified encircling scleral buckle technique.
- Utilizing objective measurements for standardized buckle height achievement.
Main Results:
- The modified technique allows for reproducible buckle height of approximately 1 mm.
- The method is objective, standardized, and easier to teach.
Conclusions:
- This novel technique successfully achieves good postoperative scleral buckle height.
- The modified encircling scleral buckle technique offers a standardized and teachable approach.
