Subretinal neovascularization as a complication of drainage of subretinal fluid

Four cases of subretinal choroidal neovascularization that developed at the sight of breaks in Bruch's membrane were made for the drainage of subretinal fluid during retinal reattachment surgery. This neovascularization can occur in both young and older patients. All drainage sights were poster...

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Published inRetina (Philadelphia, Pa.) Vol. 3; no. 2; p. 114
Main Authors Goldbaum, M H, Weidenthal, D T, Krug, S, Rosen, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 1983
Subjects
Adolescent
Aged
Body Fluids
Drainage - adverse effects
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neovascularization, Pathologic
Postoperative Complications
Retinal Detachment - surgery
Retinal Vessels
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Summary:Four cases of subretinal choroidal neovascularization that developed at the sight of breaks in Bruch's membrane were made for the drainage of subretinal fluid during retinal reattachment surgery. This neovascularization can occur in both young and older patients. All drainage sights were posterior to the equator, which may indicate a higher risk of the development of this complication from posterior drainage sights. Unless the fovea is threatened, there is no urgency to treat this choroidal neovascularization. It is unclear why this complication is so rare, considering the frequency of surgical perforation of the choroid and Bruch's membrane during drainage of subretinal fluid in retinal reattachment surgery.
ISSN:0275-004X
DOI:10.1097/00006982-198300320-00008