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Outcomes of scleral buckling using chandelier endoillumination
Author(s) -
Hu Yuntao,
Si Shancheng,
Xu Ke,
Chen Huijin,
Han Liang,
Wang Xin,
Ma Zhizhong
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/aos.13326
Subject(s) - pars plana , retinal detachment , medicine , retinal tear , sclera , ophthalmology , ultrasound biomicroscopy , retinal , vitrectomy , surgery , glaucoma , visual acuity
Purpose To report the results and complications of scleral buckling for the treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) using 25‐gauge chandelier endoillumination. Methods A total of 61 patients (61 eyes) with RRD were treated with scleral buckling. For the sclera buckling procedure, a 25‐gauge chandelier was inserted through the pars plana for intra‐ocular illumination, and retinal tears were identified and treated with episcleral cryotherapy under surgical microscope. On postoperative days 1, 3 and 7, the intra‐ocular pressure was measured by a non‐contact tonometer. On postoperative months 1 and 3, ultrasound biomicroscopy was used to examine the pars plana incision. Results In the surgical procedure, there was no lenticular or retinal damage due to the chandelier insertion. There was no conjunctival bleb formation at pars plana incision and no incidence of endophthalmitis after surgery. The mean intra‐ocular pressure was 15.74 ± 2.98, 15.83 ± 2.76 and 16.14 ± 2.52 mmHg on postoperative days 1, 3 and 7, respectively. The one‐time retinal reattachment rate was 93.4%. No visible vitreous incarceration was found in the incision of the pars plana. Conclusion There was no complication found due to the chandelier insertion in early postoperative period. Chandelier endoillumination is a feasible method for retinal visualization under surgical microscope during scleral buckling.