Degenerative retinoschisis with giant outer layer breaks and retinal detachment

Five unusual cases of retinal detachment were caused by giant (more than 90 degrees) posterior breaks in the outer layer of degenerative retinoschisis. All retinas were successfully reattached by a variety of surgical techniques. The two cases managed with scleral buckling required subsequent buckle...

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Published inAmerican journal of ophthalmology Vol. 99; no. 2; p. 114
Main Authors Sulonen, J M, Wells, C G, Barricks, M E, Verne, A Z, Kalina, R E, Hilton, G F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 15.02.1985
Subjects
Female
Fluorescein Angiography
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Retina - pathology
Retinal Degeneration - pathology
Retinal Detachment - pathology
Retinal Detachment - surgery
Retinal Perforations - pathology
Scleral Buckling
Visual Acuity
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Summary:Five unusual cases of retinal detachment were caused by giant (more than 90 degrees) posterior breaks in the outer layer of degenerative retinoschisis. All retinas were successfully reattached by a variety of surgical techniques. The two cases managed with scleral buckling required subsequent buckle removal because of macular distortion. Treatment with cryotherapy or laser, together with intraocular air and postoperative positioning, gave better anatomic results.
ISSN:0002-9394
DOI:10.1016/0002-9394(85)90218-1