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INTERNAL DRAINAGE OF SUBRETINAL FLUID DURING CHANDELIER-ASSISTED SCLERAL BUCKLING
Emmanuel Ankamah1,2, Martin J Siemerink3, Philip J Polkinghorne3
1Institute of Eye Surgery, UPMC Whitfield, Butlerstown Co, Waterford, Ireland.
Retinal Cases & Brief Reports
|November 6, 2019
Summary
Internal drainage of subretinal fluid is a useful surgical technique for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair. This method, combined with chandelier-assisted scleral buckling, showed successful retinal reattachment without complications in a small patient group.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Techniques
- Retinal Diseases
Background:
- Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) is a serious condition requiring prompt surgical intervention.
- Scleral buckling is a common surgical approach for RRD repair.
- Management of subretinal fluid is crucial for successful RRD repair.
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