Abstract
Purpose: To report a new modification of an illuminated endolaser to facilitate safe endophotocoagulation during chandelier-assisted scleral buckling surgery. Methods: This case series comprised phakic patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachments (RRDs) who had primary scleral buckling with chandelier endoillumination, external drainage, and endophotocoagulation using the modified endolaser instrument. Results: All 6 patients had successful outcomes after primary scleral buckling for RD repair without significant intraoperative or postoperative complications. Conclusions: The new modified endolaser instrument can be safely used in a nonvitrectomized eye during chandelier scleral buckling.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 329-332 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jul 2023 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- instrumentation and devices
- lasers
- pan retinal photocoagulation
- prophylaxis of retinal detachment
- retinal tear or break
- rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
- scleral buckling surgery
- surgical techniques and maneuvers
- vitreoretinal surgical instruments