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Drainage of subretinal fluid in optic disc pit maculopathy using subretinal 42-gauge cannula: a new surgical approach

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Abstract

Background

Different surgical approaches have been used for the treatment of optic disc pit associated maculopathy, with increasing emphasis on vitrectomy.

Methods

Case report

Results

We report a case of optic disc pit maculopathy where vitrectomy was combined with subretinal fluid drainage using a 42-gauge subretinal cannula connected to a "back-flush" flute handle. No retinopexy was performed at the site of drainage. This technique resulted in almost complete resolution of subretinal fluid by 6 weeks, with visual acuity improving from 1.00 Log MAR preoperatively to 0.40 at 8 months after surgery.

Conclusion

We describe a novel technique for subretinal fluid drainage using a subretinal 42-G cannula connected to a standard "back flush" flute in optic disc pit-associated maculopathy.

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  1. Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WH, United Kingdom

    Assad Jalil, Panagiotis Stavrakas, Felipe E. Dhawahir-Scala & Niall Patton

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Jalil, A., Stavrakas, P., Dhawahir-Scala, F.E. et al. Drainage of subretinal fluid in optic disc pit maculopathy using subretinal 42-gauge cannula: a new surgical approach. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 248, 751–753 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00417-010-1321-1

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