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Purpose: To evaluate the role and the results of primary vitrectomy in treating cases with coexisting rhegmatogenous retinal detachment and choroidal detachment. Methods: Eleven consecutive eyes with coexisting rhegmatogenous retinal detachment and choroidal detachment with proliferative vitreoretinopathy less than grade C were included. Release of traction on the breaks was achieved by vitrectomy and augmented by episcleral buckle if needed. Perfluorocarbon liquids were used to drain the subretinal fluid through the vitrectomy sclerotomies. The breaks were treated by endolaser under perfluorocarbon liquids. Postoperative tamponade was done by C3F8 gas or silicone oil. Cases were followed up for at least 3 months. Results: Retinal reattachment could be achieved and maintained in all cases by one or more surgeries. No recurrence of choroidal detachment has occurred. In each case, choroidal detachment was drained through the sclerotomies and retinal detachment was repaired. Conclusion: Primary vitrectomy represents an effective line in the management of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with coexisting choroidal detachment in phakic or nonphakic eyes. Summary: Primary vitrectomy is recommended for the management of choroidal detachment associated with retinal detachment.
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Ghoraba, H. Primary vitrectomy for the management of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment associated with choroidal detachment. Graefe's Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 239, 733–736 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004170100345
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s004170100345