Macular translocation with 360° retinectomy [Translocación macular con retinotomía en 360°]
Por:
López-Bolaños A., Graue-Wiechers F., Asilis-Mera J., Orozco-Nieto E., Catarino-Arias U.
Publicada:
1 ene 2006
Resumen:
Objective: To evaluate visual outcomes following macular translocation with 360 peripheral retinectomy in patients with choroidal neovascularization secondary to age-related macular degeneration. Methods: In a prospective study, 7 patients with subfoveal choroidal neovascularization underwent macular translocation with 360 peripheral retinectomy and silicone oil tamponade. Preoperative and postoperative ophthalmologic photographs were taken to evaluate lesion size and characteristics. Near and distance visual acuity was taken preoperatively and after 6 months. Results: In all patients the fovea was successfully translocated. At the 6 months follow up median visual acuity stabilized in 0.70 logMar. Conclusion: Macular translocation with 360 peripheral retinectomy stabilizes and can sometimes improve vision.
Filiaciones:
López-Bolaños A.:
Instituto de Oftalmología, Fundación Conde de Valenciana, Chimalpopoca 14, Obrera, México, DF
Blvd. M. A. C. 1839, P. baja. S., 53000, Naucalpan, Mexico
Graue-Wiechers F.:
Instituto de Oftalmología, Fundación Conde de Valenciana, Chimalpopoca 14, Obrera, México, DF
Asilis-Mera J.:
Instituto de Oftalmología, Fundación Conde de Valenciana, Chimalpopoca 14, Obrera, México, DF
Orozco-Nieto E.:
Instituto de Oftalmología, Fundación Conde de Valenciana, Chimalpopoca 14, Obrera, México, DF
Catarino-Arias U.:
Instituto de Oftalmología, Fundación Conde de Valenciana, Chimalpopoca 14, Obrera, México, DF
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