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The Lincoff temporary balloon buckle.

L H Schoch, R J Olk, N P Arribas

    American Journal of Ophthalmology
    |June 15, 1986
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    The Lincoff temporary balloon buckle effectively treats retinal detachments, achieving high initial success rates. This method offers a viable alternative to traditional surgical approaches for retinal detachment management.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Surgical Techniques

    Background:

    • Retinal detachment is a serious condition requiring prompt surgical intervention.
    • Conventional scleral buckling is a common treatment, but alternative methods are explored for efficacy and patient outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Lincoff temporary balloon buckle in managing selected primary retinal detachments.
    • To compare the outcomes of the balloon buckle technique with conventional scleral buckling.

    Main Methods:

    • The Lincoff temporary balloon buckle was applied to 45 selected primary retinal detachments.
    • Initial success, redetachment rates, and final outcomes were recorded.
    • Follow-up averaged 13 months, with conventional techniques used for failures or redetachments.

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    Main Results:

    • Initial complete retinal flattening was achieved in 93% of cases (42 out of 45 eyes).
    • Redetachment occurred in 60% of aphakic eyes versus 11% of phakic eyes.
    • Eyes with intraocular lenses showed no redetachments; final success rate was 98%.

    Conclusions:

    • The Lincoff temporary balloon buckle is an effective alternative for selected retinal detachments.
    • The technique demonstrates a high success rate, particularly in phakic eyes and those with intraocular lenses.
    • Further investigation into its use in specific patient populations may be warranted.