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[The Custodis procedure--technic and results (author's transl)].
Klinische Monatsblatter Fur Augenheilkunde
|July 1, 1978
Summary
The Custodis procedure, a surgical technique for retinal detachment, achieved an 85% success rate. This method involves scleral implants and often avoids subretinal fluid drainage, offering optimal surgical outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Surgery
Context:
- Retinal detachment is a significant cause of vision loss requiring surgical intervention.
- The Custodis procedure has been a primary surgical technique for retinal detachment for decades.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of the Custodis procedure for retinal detachment surgery.
- To analyze surgical success rates and complications over an 18-year period.
Summary:
- Over 18 years, 4,030 retinal detachment surgeries utilized the Custodis procedure.
- The technique involves scleral implants to cover retinal holes, with 70% of cases avoiding subretinal fluid drainage.
- Cryopexy has largely replaced diathermy and light coagulation since 1966.
Impact:
- The Custodis procedure demonstrated an 85% success rate, indicating its effectiveness in achieving optimal surgical results for retinal detachment.
- The study highlights the long-term viability and success of this surgical approach in managing retinal detachments.