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Traumatic retinal detachment--mechanisms and management.

R J Cooling

    Transactions of the Ophthalmological Societies of the United Kingdom
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Most traumatic retinal detachments originate from retinal breaks, often in the vitreous base. Closed microsurgery is vital for managing these breaks and preventing complex detachments.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Retinal Surgery

    Background:

    • Traumatic retinal detachments are frequently rhegmatogenous.
    • Retinal breaks commonly occur in the vitreous base, at impact sites, or from posterior vitreous avulsion.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the management of traumatic retinal detachments.
    • To highlight the role of microsurgery in preventing complex detachments.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of clinical experience with traumatic retinal detachments.
    • Discussion of surgical techniques including scleral buckling and closed microsurgery.

    Main Results:

    • Rhegmatogenous retinal breaks are the primary cause of traumatic retinal detachments.
    • Scleral buckling may be sufficient, but closed microsurgery is often needed for traction relief and break closure.

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    • Closed microsurgery is crucial for managing traumatic retinal breaks.
    • Prophylactic microsurgery aids in preventing complex retinal detachment following trauma.