Title | SURGICAL EMBOLECTOMY FOR FOVEA-THREATENING ACUTE RETINAL ARTERY OCCLUSION. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2016 |
Authors | Almeida, David R. P., Mammo Zaid, Chin Eric K., and Mahajan Vinit B. |
Journal | Retin Cases Brief Rep |
Volume | 10 |
Issue | 4 |
Pagination | 331-3 |
Date Published | 2016 Fall |
ISSN | 1937-1578 |
Keywords | Acute Disease, Embolectomy, Humans, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Treatment Outcome, Vitrectomy |
Abstract | PURPOSE: To describe a technique of surgical intraocular embolectomy in patients with acute fovea-threatening branch retinal artery occlusion. METHODS: Pars plana vitrectomy with embolectomy involving embolus isolation, dissection, and removal in patients with an acute fovea-threatening arterial occlusion without a patent cilioretinal artery. RESULTS: The surgical technique involves a core vitrectomy. The blocked artery is incised using a microvitreoretinal blade, and microsurgical forceps are used to retrieve the embolus. No significant complications were noted. The study technique offers an excellent safety profile and minimizes the risk of vitreous hemorrhage by carefully dissecting the vascular adventitial sheath and isolating the embolus. CONCLUSION: Surgical embolectomy is a viable technique for patients with acute fovea-threatening arterial occlusions without patent cilioretinal artery. Careful dissection and retrieval of the embolus minimizes the risk of vitreous hemorrhage, which is an important improvement in previous techniques for management of acute retinal arterial occlusions. |
DOI | 10.1097/ICB.0000000000000257 |
Alternate Journal | Retin Cases Brief Rep |
PubMed ID | 26674278 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC5051520 |