Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Scleral patch graft for exposed episcleral implants.

R C Watzke

    Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study presents a simple surgical method using preserved sclera to cover exposed implants after retinal detachment surgery. The technique showed initial success in preventing implant exposure, though recurrence was noted in some cases.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Acute zonal occult outer retinopathy (AZOOR) and pars planitis: a new association?

    The British journal of ophthalmology·2008
    Same author

    A comparison of stereoscopic fluorescein angiography with indocyanine green videoangiography in age-related macular degeneration.

    Ophthalmology·2000
    Same author

    Histoplasmosis-like choroiditis in a nonendemic area: the northwest United States.

    Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)·1998
    Same author

    Natural course of perfused central retinal vein occlusion.

    Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie·1995
    Same author

    Atypical presentations of macular holes.

    Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)·1994
    Same author

    Morphometric analysis of human retinal pigment epithelium: correlation with age and location.

    Current eye research·1993

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Surgical Techniques
    • Biomaterials

    Background:

    • Exposed episcleral implants after retinal detachment surgery pose a risk of infection and complications.
    • Current management strategies for exposed implants can be challenging and may risk retinal re-detachment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe and evaluate a novel method for covering exposed, noninfected episcleral implants using preserved sclera grafts.
    • To assess the efficacy and recurrence rate of this scleral graft technique.

    Main Methods:

    • A surgical technique involving the application of preserved sclera grafts to cover exposed episcleral implants was performed.
    • The study followed seven eyes with exposed implants, monitoring for dehiscence coverage and recurrence.

    Main Results:

    • Four out of seven eyes achieved successful coverage of the exposed implant dehiscence for at least six months.
    • Recurrence of the dehiscence was observed in three of the seven eyes.
    • The procedure was noted to be simple and effective in cases where implant removal could risk retinal re-detachment.

    Conclusions:

    • Preserved sclera grafting offers a viable, simple method for managing exposed episcleral implants in retinal detachment surgery.
    • While effective in preventing early complications, the long-term durability requires further investigation due to observed recurrence rates.

    Related Experiment Videos