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Autologous Tenon's capsule for post-vitrectomy macular hole closure: A case report
Maryam Al-Muzaffar1, Anant Pai2, Osman Abdelzaher2
1College of Medicine, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
|August 8, 2026
Summary
Autologous Tenon's capsule patch grafting successfully closed large macular holes after vitrectomy. This technique offers a viable surgical option when internal limiting membrane tissue is insufficient, improving vision.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Retinal Surgery
Background:
- Large full-thickness macular holes after vitrectomy pose a surgical challenge.
- Limited tissue availability, such as after internal limiting membrane peeling, complicates repair.
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