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R Arpitha1, Rajesh Ramanjulu1, Mahesh P Shanmugam1
1Department of Vitreo-retina and Ocular Oncology, Sankara Eye Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
|July 6, 2022
Summary
Absorbable gelatin foam effectively plugs posterior scleral perforations, offering a readily available and cost-effective alternative to scleral grafts when donor tissue is scarce. This method aids in restoring globe integrity and improving vision.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Surgical Innovation
- Biomaterials in Medicine
Background:
- Posterior scleral perforations require prompt management, often involving cryotherapy, laser, or scleral patch grafts.
- Donor sclera availability can be a significant limitation for large perforations, necessitating alternative solutions.
Observation:
- A case study involving a 27-year-old male with a penetrating eye injury and posterior scleral perforation is presented.
- The perforation was successfully managed by plugging the defect with absorbable gelatin foam, avoiding cryotherapy due to optic nerve proximity and lack of immediate donor sclera.
Findings:
- Absorbable gelatin foam provided effective sealing of the posterior scleral perforation, maintaining globe contour.
- The use of gelatin foam led to good postoperative outcomes, including restoration of anatomical integrity and improved visual acuity to 6/18.
Implications:
- Gelatin foam presents a readily available, cost-effective, and potentially advantageous alternative to donor scleral grafts for posterior scleral perforations.
- Further research with larger sample sizes is warranted to validate the efficacy of gelatin foam compared to traditional scleral grafts.
