Optical coherence tomography evaluation of idiopathic macular hole treatment by gas-assisted posterior vitreous detachment

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2001-08-01

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Costa, R. A.
Cardillo, J. A.
Morales, P. H.
Jorge, R.
Uno, F.
Farah, M. E.

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Elsevier B.V.

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PURPOSE: To report a case of idiopathic macular hole, with vitreoretinal traction confirmed by optical coherence tomography that was successfully treated by a single intravitreous perfluoropropane (C3F8) gas bubble injection.METHODS: Case report. A 65-year-old patient with idiopathic macular hole (stage 2, one eye) received an intravitreous gas injection and was prospectively followed with optical coherence tomography.RESULTS: A complete posterior vitreous detachment was achieved within 6 weeks after gas injection. Visual acuity improved from 20/80 to 20/25 by 10 months of followup. Optical coherence tomography disclosed vitreoretinal traction release and macular hole closure. No complications were related to the procedure.CONCLUSION: This simple procedure can assist a complete posterior vitreous detachment with relief of the hyaloid-foveolar traction, facilitating macular hole closure. (C) 2001 by Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.

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American Journal Of Ophthalmology. New York: Elsevier Science Inc, v. 132, n. 2, p. 264-266, 2001.

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