Ceska a slovenska oftalmologie : casopis Ceske oftalmologicke spolecnosti a Slovenske oftalmologicke spolecnosti·2005
Area of Science:
Ophthalmology: Focuses on the surgical treatment of vitreous hemorrhage.
Context:
Terson's syndrome, characterized by vitreous hemorrhage, often necessitates surgical intervention.
Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) is a standard surgical procedure for various retinal conditions.
Purpose:
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Pars Plana Vitrectomy (PPV) as a surgical treatment for Terson's syndrome.
Summary:
Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) was performed on 7 eyes of 5 patients diagnosed with Terson's syndrome, with a follow-up period ranging from 12 to 84 months.
The study found that PPV achieved a final visual acuity of 0.7-1.0 in 87% of eyes, with one eye experiencing reduced acuity due to macular defects.
Retinal detachment occurred postoperatively in two eyes, highlighting the importance of cerclage during PPV for Terson's syndrome to prevent iatrogenic retinal detachment.
Impact:
Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) is established as the preferred surgical treatment for Terson's syndrome, particularly in cases of bilateral or massive unilateral vitreous hemorrhage.
The inclusion of cerclage during PPV is crucial for preventing iatrogenic retinal detachment, thereby improving surgical outcomes.