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[Retinal detachment. The scleral buckling technique]

M D de la Cour1, N V Nielsen, E Scherfig

  • 1H:S Rigshospitalet, København.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|January 31, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Scleral buckling surgery for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment achieved 93% anatomical success in a 1992 study. Many patients found the benefits of this retinal detachment surgery outweighed the risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Retinal Surgery

Context:

  • Retrospective analysis of scleral buckling surgery outcomes.
  • Focus on patients undergoing surgery in 1992 for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the long-term anatomical success and visual acuity following scleral buckling surgery.
  • To assess patient-reported outcomes regarding the advantages versus disadvantages of the procedure.

Summary:

  • The study included 84 eyes from 83 patients who had scleral buckling surgery for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.
  • A two-year follow-up was achieved for 72 eyes, with 93% demonstrating complete anatomical success.
  • Visual acuity of 0.5 or higher was achieved in 45% of eyes, and 63 patients felt the benefits exceeded the drawbacks.

Impact:

  • Demonstrates the sustained efficacy of scleral buckling surgery for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.
  • Provides insights into patient satisfaction and visual outcomes years after the surgical intervention.

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