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Choroidal neovascularization after cryoapplication.

G P Theodossiadis

    Albrecht Von Graefes Archiv Fur Klinische Und Experimentelle Ophthalmologie. Albrecht Von Graefe'S Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
    |January 1, 1981
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    Cryoapplications for retinal tears may cause choroidal neovascularization, a rare complication. This condition, stemming from the choroid, can lead to recurrent hemorrhages despite laser treatment.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Vascular Complications

    Background:

    • Retinal detachment surgery often involves sealing peripheral retinal tears.
    • Cryoapplication is a common method used to create chorioretinal scars for tear sealing.

    Observation:

    • Neovascularization originating from the choroid was observed in three cases post-cryoapplication for retinal tears.
    • This neovascularization extended into the vitreous cavity through the cryoapplication-induced chorioretinal scar.

    Findings:

    • Repeated argon laser treatments were unsuccessful in eliminating the neovascularization.
    • Recurrent hemorrhages were noted during a 4-6 year follow-up period.

    Implications:

    • Cryoapplication, similar to xenon arc and argon laser, can be an iatrogenic cause of choroidal neovascularization.

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  • The etiology may be linked to pre-existing subretinal pigment epithelium neovascularization in the retinal periphery.