Abstract
Purpose: To report a case with giant retinal tear after pneumatic retinopexy. To our knowledge, this is only the second case of a giant retinal tear after pneumatic retinopexy reported. Methods: This is a descriptive case study. Results: A 43-year-old myopic man underwent pneumatic retinopexy for right eye rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Postoperative course was complicated by a giant retinal tear, which was treated successfully. Conclusion: Though rare, giant retinal tears can occur after pneumatic retinopexy. The likely mechanism is increased vitreous traction because of expansion of gas in a predisposed myopic eye.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 151-152 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | RETINAL Cases & Brief Reports |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2012 |
Keywords
- Giant retinal tear
- Pneumatic retinopexy
- Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment