Transactions. Section on Ophthalmology. American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
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Trans Sect Ophthalmol Am Acad Ophthalmol Otolaryngol · May 1976
Pars plana vitrectomy. The role of vitrectomy in penetrating ocular injuries.
Pars plana vitrectomy and related procedures occupy an important role in the management of perforating injuries. Vitreous surgery is particularly important in rendering retinal detachments observable and operable. The frequent postvitrectomy complication of delayed retinal detachment appears to be reduced with prophylactic encircling scleral buckle procedures. Although certain categories of injuries continue to carry a poor prognosis, earlier surgical intervention promises improved results.
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Trans Sect Ophthalmol Am Acad Ophthalmol Otolaryngol · Mar 1976
Angel-closure glaucoma following scleral buckling operations.
We have observed 22 patients with angle-closure glaucoma following scleral buckling operations. These patients did not have narrow anterior chamber angles preoperatively, and several were aphakix with surgical iris colobomas. ⋯ A likely pathogenic mechanism is congestion and swelling of the ciliary body due to a temporary interference by the scleral buckle with venous drainage. Episcleral implants accounted for a statistically significant higher incidence of angle-closure glaucoma as compared to intrascleral implants.