MACULAR HOLE CLOSURE WITH TRIAMCINOLONE-ASSISTED INTERNAL LIMITING MEMBRANE PEELING

• DOI: 10.1097/iae.0b013e31817d8be1
• Publication Date: 2008-10-06T07:12:50Z
• Authors: ASHEESH TEWARI; ARGHAVAN ALMONY; GAURAV K. SHAH
• Keywords: Internal limiting membrane; Acetonide

In Brief Purpose: To evaluate the anatomic and visual outcomes of patients treated with triamcinolone-assisted internal membrane peeling for macular hole. Methods: A retrospective chart review 37 consecutive cases done by a single vitreoretinal surgeon idiopathic All surgery involved limiting peeling. had at least 3-month follow-up. Main outcome measures included hole closure, acuity, operative complications. Results: Mean follow-up was 11 months (range, 3–56 months). Anatomic closure achieved in 36 eyes (97%). overall preoperative acuity 20/150 final 20/63 (P < 0.0001). Nineteen (51%) best corrected most recent postoperative visit ≥20/50. There were no Conclusions: Triamcinolone-assisted peel is an effective surgical technique surgery. Use triamcinolone acetonide did not adversely impact closure. rates compared favorably published literature on Visual pars plana vitrectomy holes. Hole (97%) mean best-corrected 20/63. Triamcinolone can be used as adjunct to assist without compromising or outcomes.