ABSTRACT
Proposed are indications for a drainage of the subretinal space on the basis of results of 345 retinal detachment operations with and without evacuation of the subretinal fluid. These indications are dependent on the recognition of the so called prognostical factors unfavourable for the surgical treatment of retinal detachment.
Subject(s)
Drainage/methods , Postoperative Complications/etiology , Prostheses and Implants , Retinal Detachment/surgery , Scleral Buckling/methods , Silicones , Adolescent , Adult , Age Factors , Aged , Drainage/adverse effects , Eye Diseases/complications , Humans , Middle Aged , Prognosis , Punctures , Retinal Detachment/complications , Scleral Buckling/adverse effects , Time FactorsABSTRACT
Examined were eighty nine eyes operated for recurrent retinal detachment which were subjected--as an ultimate intervention--to cerclage by means of a silicone sponge with diathermocoagulation of the sclera and with evacuation of the subretinal fluid. In part of the patients one performed additionally a laser coagulation of the retina, scleral cryopexy, intravitreal injection of SF6 gas as well as a posterior vitrectomy. Reattachment of the retina followed in 65 eyes (73%).
