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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.

Keywords:

Gelatin foam perforation scleral patch graft

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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.