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Arevalo JF, Beatson B. Surgery for Infectious Retinitis - When Medical Therapy Is Not Sufficient: The Moacyr E. Alvaro Pan-American Lecture 2023. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2024; 32:541-549. [PMID: 36758250 DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2023.2174883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Viral retinitis composes a group of infectious ocular diseases with poor prognoses. With the advent of antivirals and HAART, the treatment of these diseases has evolved and ocular outcomes have improved. However, even with prompt medical treatment, a significant number of patients will experience complications that require surgical intervention. While there has been an abundance of research examining the medical treatment of CMV retinitis and acute retinal necrosis, the research examining surgical outcomes of complications such as retinitis-associated retinal detachment is comparatively limited. METHODS Literature review. RESULTS In this review, we discuss the current literature examining treatment of CMV retinitis and acute retinal necrosis, with a focus on surgical management of complications such as retinal detachment. CONCLUSIONS Despite significant improvements in the medical treatment of CMV retinitis and ARN over the last three decades, vision-threatening complications such as retinal detachment are relatively common and require surgical management via PPV, laser photocoagulation, and intraocular gas or silicone oil tamponade.
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- J Fernando Arevalo
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Moharana B, Dogra M, Tigari B, Singh SR, Katoch D, Arora A, Singh R. Outcomes of 25-gauge pars plana vitrectomy for cytomegalovirus retinitis-related retinal detachment. Indian J Ophthalmol 2021; 69:2361-2366. [PMID: 34427223 PMCID: PMC8544073 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_3539_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the anatomical and functional outcomes of 25-gauge (G) pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) in patients with cytomegalovirus retinitis (CMVR)-related rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). Methods: Single-center retrospective consecutive case series of patients who underwent 25-G PPV for CMVR-related RRD repair with a minimum follow-up of 3 months. Complete anatomic success was defined as the complete attachment of retina including the periphery. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of ≥20/400 was defined as functional success. Results: Sixteen eyes of 15 patients were included in the study. Eleven patients were human immunodeficiency virus positive, three patients had hematological malignancies, and one patient suffered from dyskeratosis congenita. The mean follow-up was 20.5 ± 17.4 months (range 3–60 months). Complete anatomical success was seen in 15 eyes (93.75%). One eye had a residual inferior detachment with attached macula. Silicone oil was used as tamponade in 15 eyes and C3F8 gas in one eye. The mean change in BCVA was statistically significant, preoperative LogMAR BCVA was 2.05 ± 0.94 while the final follow-up postoperative LogMAR BCVA was 1.03 ± 0.61 (P < 0.001). Thirteen eyes (81.25%) had final BCVA ≥20/400. Conclusion: Microincision vitrectomy surgery can achieve excellent retinal reattachment rates in post-CMVR RRDs without significant intraoperative and postoperative complications. The visual outcome varies depending on the status of the optic disc and macula. Majority of the patients maintained functional vision.
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- Bruttendu Moharana
- Department of Ophthalmology, Drishti Eye Hospital, Panchkula, Haryana, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Advanced Eye Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Advanced Eye Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Advanced Eye Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Advanced Eye Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Advanced Eye Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Advanced Eye Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Mayl JJ, Flores MA, Stelzer JW, Liu B, Messina SA, Murray JV. Recognizing intraventricular silicone. Emerg Radiol 2018; 25:215-218. [PMID: 29397464 DOI: 10.1007/s10140-018-1582-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2017] [Accepted: 01/15/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Retinal detachment with subsequent silicone oil retinopexy is not uncommon. A known complication of silicone retinopexy is intraventricular migration of the intraocular silicone oil. While the oil itself does not result in direct pathology, misdiagnosis may lead to an unnecessary diagnostic workup and possibly predispose the patient to surgery intervention. Silicone oil typically appears hyperdense on computer tomography (CT) and hyperintense on T1-weighted magnetic resonance (MR). These imaging findings may mimic a mass or blood products. However, MR imaging of silicone results in chemical shift artifact which should help narrow the imaging differential. We present a patient with incidental CT and MRI findings which resulted in a prolonged hospital course following misidentification of intraventricular silicone oil. Although the imaging differential for an intraventricular lesion may include metastasis, lymphoma, hemorrhage, choroid plexus papilloma/carcinoma, meningioma, subependymoma, and ependymoma, secondary imaging findings should be noted to ensure an accurate diagnosis. In patients with evidence of prior silicone retinopexy, visualization of an intraventricular lesion with associated chemical shift artifact should raise the possibility of intraventricular silicone oil migration.
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- Jonathan J Mayl
- University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology Residency, Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology Residency, Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Radiology Specialists of Florida, Maitland, FL, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Radiology Specialists of Florida, Maitland, FL, USA
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Mathur G, Ratra D, Bhuibhar SS, Roy R. Clinical Outcomes of Retinal Detachment Surgery following Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in Patients on Highly Active Anti-retroviral Therapy for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2015. [PMID: 26221740 DOI: 10.3109/09273948.2014.999376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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AIM The objective of this study is to describe the surgical outcomes of patients of HIV on HAART who underwent surgery for CMV retinitis related retinal detachment. METHOD AND MATERIALS A retrospective analysis of the medical records of 40 eyes of 35 consecutive HIV positive patients who underwent surgical repair for CMV retinitis associated rhegmatogenous retinal detachment between January 2000 to August 2010 was done. All patients had an adequate follow up of atleast 6 months. RESULTS Favourable anatomical outcome was achieved in 78 % of eyes with the eyes having a attached retina, clear media and controlled intraocular pressure.Favourable functional outcome (vision >3/60) was achieved in 56%. CONCLUSION Though anatomical outcomes have not changed from the pre HAART era but there has been an increase in favorable functional outcomes possibly due to effects of antiretroviral therapy.
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- d Aditya Birla Sankara Nethralaya, Vitreo Retina services , Kolkata , India
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Singh R, Bhalekar S, Parchand S, Sharma A, Gupta V, Dogra MR, Gupta A. Outcome of surgery in post-cytomegalovirus retinal detachment: experience before and in the era of highly active anti-retroviral therapy in Indian eyes. Indian J Ophthalmol 2014; 61:636-9. [PMID: 24145573 PMCID: PMC3959078 DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.119426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Purpose: To evaluate the outcome of surgery for cytomegalovirus associated retinal detachment (CMVRD) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients in pre-highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and HAART era in Indian eyes. Materials and Methods: Retrospective, we reviewed medical records of all consecutive HIV patients, who underwent surgical repair for CMVRD from July 1998 to June 2011. We divided patients into two groups, i.e. group 1, pre HAART era and group 2, HAART era. We compared two groups for various parameters like visual outcome, surgical success, additional procedures, follow-up, etc., Results: Twenty-eight eyes of 26 patients were included; 12 eyes of the 11 patients in group 1 and 16 eyes of the 15 patients in group 2. Significant visual acuity improvement was seen in both groups. Complete anatomic success was seen in 11 eyes in group 1 and 15 eyes in group 2. One additional procedure in group 1 and 29 additional procedures were done in group 2. A mean follow-up was 16 months in group 1 and 41 months in group 2. Conclusion: There was no difference in outcome in pre-HAART and HAART group, except for longer follow-up and additional surgical procedures in HAART group.
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- Ramandeep Singh
- Department of Ophthalmology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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de Smet MD, Julian K. Management of Combined Inflammatory and Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment. Retina 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-1-4557-0737-9.00112-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Kunavisarut P, Bijlsma WR, Pathanapitoon K, Patikulsila D, Choovuthayakorn J, Rothova A. Proliferative vitreoretinopathy in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy. Am J Ophthalmol 2010; 150:218-22. [PMID: 20525529 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2010.02.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2010] [Revised: 02/25/2010] [Accepted: 02/26/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the prevalence of proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) and prognosis of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis-related retinal detachment (RD) surgery in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). DESIGN Retrospective interventional cohort study. METHODS Thirty-five human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients with CMV retinitis-related RD who underwent surgical repair were assessed for PVR, CD4-positive T cell counts, and use of HAART. Main outcome measures included anatomic and functional outcomes of RD surgery as well as the presence of PVR and CD4-positive T cell counts. RESULTS PVR was present in 10 of 35 patients (29%) at the time of the first surgery. The presence of PVR was associated with worse preoperative and postoperative visual acuity (P = .017 and P = .009, respectively), with the CD4-positive T cell counts above 200 cells/microL (P = .054), and with a longer interval between the diagnosis of RD and surgery (P = .025). The odds ratio for development of PVR in patients with CD4-positive T cells above 200 cells/microL was 11.3 (95% confidence interval 1.01-125). PVR was not associated with age, gender, or duration of HIV infection. Anatomic reattachment was obtained in 31 patients (89%), though the functional outcomes were limited. The central location of CMV retinitis was associated with postoperative visual acuity (VA) of less than 0.1 (P = .000). Postoperative logMAR VA was associated with preoperative logMAR VA (P < .001) and development of PVR (P = .009). CONCLUSION PVR was present in 29% of CMV retinitis-related RD and was associated with higher CD4-positive T cell counts and longer interval between the diagnosis of RD and surgery.
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- Paradee Kunavisarut
- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
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De La Paz MA, Young LH. Acute Retinal Necrosis Syndrome. Semin Ophthalmol 2009. [DOI: 10.3109/08820539309060211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Ebert EM, D'amico DJ. Differential Diagnosis of the Retinal Manifestations of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Semin Ophthalmol 2009. [DOI: 10.3109/08820539309060205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Kosobucki BR, Freeman WR. Retinal Disease in HIV-infected Patients. Retina 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-02598-0.50098-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Kreiger AE, Gonzales CR. Management of Combined Inflammatory and Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachments (AIDS and ARN). Retina 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-02598-0.50152-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Young S, McCluskey P, Minassian DC, Joblin P, Jones C, Coroneo M, Lightman S. Retinal detachment in cytomegalovirus retinitis: intravenous versusintravitreal therapy. Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2003. [DOI: 10.1046/j.1442-9071.2003.00613.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Young S, McCluskey P, Minassian DC, Joblin P, Jones C, Coroneo MT, Lightman S. Retinal detachment in cytomegalovirus retinitis: intravenous versus intravitreal therapy. Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2003. [DOI: 10.1046/j.1442-6404.2003.00613.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Engstrom RE, Goldenberg DT, Parnell JR, Barnhart LA, Holland GN. Clear lens extraction with intraocular lens implantation during retinal detachment repair in patients with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) [correction of autoimmune deficiency syndrome] and cytomegalovirus retinitis. Ophthalmology 2002; 109:666-73. [PMID: 11927422 DOI: 10.1016/s0161-6420(01)01051-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the outcomes of clear lens extraction with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation during repair of retinal detachment by vitrectomy with silicone oil tamponade in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. DESIGN Retrospective, noncomparative case series. PARTICIPANTS Twelve eyes of 10 patients with AIDS, CMV retinitis, and retinal detachment. INTERVENTION All patients underwent phacoemulsification with posterior chamber IOL placement at the time of vitrectomy with silicone oil tamponade for repair of retinal detachment. A targeted postoperative refractive error of -5.00 diopters (D) to -3.00 D was chosen in an attempt to counteract the hyperopic effect of silicone oil. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The following factors were evaluated: postoperative visual acuity, refractive error, and intraoperative and postoperative complications. RESULTS Median follow-up was 7 months (range, 1-46 months). For patients without macular necrosis, median best-corrected preoperative visual acuity was 20/75 (range, 20/20-20/800), and median best postoperative visual acuity was 20/50 (range, 20/20-20/400). Median final visual acuity was 20/140 (range, 20/25 to count fingers at 1 foot). The median postoperative refractive error (spherical equivalent) was -1.00 D (range, -4.00 D to +7.88 D). Reoperation was required in 3 of 12 eyes for recurrent macular detachment (1 with silicone oil underfill; 2 with proliferative vitreoretinopathy). The macula was attached in all eyes at last follow-up. Reattachment of the peripheral retina was achieved in 10 of 12 eyes. There were no anterior segment complications. CONCLUSIONS Clear lens extraction with IOL placement during repair of retinal detachment with silicone oil tamponade does not seem to increase complications and may improve long-term visual rehabilitation, improve retinitis management by allowing better posterior segment visualization throughout the postoperative course, and decrease overall cost and morbidity associated with cataract extraction as a second procedure.
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- Robert E Engstrom
- Ocular Inflammatory Disease Center, Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine, 100 Stein Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095-7000, USA
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Martidis A, Danis RP, Ciulla TA. Treating Cytomegalovirus Retinitis-Related Retinal Detachment By Combining Silicone Oil Tamponade and Ganciclovir Implant. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2002. [DOI: 10.3928/1542-8877-20020301-10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Kivilcim M, Peyman GA, El-Dessouky ES, Kazi AA, Cheema R, Hegazy H. Retinal Toxicity of Triamcinolone Acetonide in Silicone-Filled Eyes. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2000. [DOI: 10.3928/1542-8877-20001101-07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Scott IU, Flynn HW, Azen SP, Lai MY, Schwartz S, Trese MT. Silicone oil in the repair of pediatric complex retinal detachments: a prospective, observational, multicenter study. Ophthalmology 1999; 106:1399-407; discussion 1407-8. [PMID: 10406629 DOI: 10.1016/s0161-6420(99)00731-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To report anatomic and visual acuity outcomes, as well as complications, after using 1000-centistoke silicone oil as a retinal tamponade for the treatment of complex retinal detachments in a pediatric population. DESIGN A prospective, observational, multicenter study. PARTICIPANTS The study cohort consisted of 205 patients 16 years of age or younger (211 eyes) treated at community and university-based ophthalmology clinics for complex retinal detachments associated with trauma, proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR), giant retinal tear (GRT), or retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). INTERVENTION Vitrectomy surgery for complex retinal detachment with 1000-centistoke silicone oil as the retinal tamponade. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Anatomic outcomes include complete retinal attachment and macular attachment. Visual acuity outcomes include ambulatory vision (> or = 4/200) and preservation of preoperative visual acuity. Complications include rates of secondary intraocular pressure (IOP) elevation (> or = 30 mmHg), hypotony (< or = 5 mmHg), corneal opacification (including band keratopathy, corneal edema, and corneal abrasions), oil emulsification, and cataract. All outcome measures were assessed 6, 12, and 24 months after surgery and at last examination. RESULTS At the 6-month examination, the retina was completely attached in 43 (57%) of 76 eyes in the trauma group, 24 (63%) of 38 PVR eyes, 23 (68%) of 34 GRT eyes, and 6 (33%) of 18 ROP eyes. The macula was attached in 60 (79%), 33 (87%), 26 (76%), and 8 (44%) eyes, respectively. Ambulatory vision was achieved in 19 (25%) eyes in the trauma group, 18 (47%) PVR eyes, 19 (56%) GRT eyes, and 4 (22%) ROP eyes. Visual acuity was preserved in 53 (70%), 26 (68%), 28 (82%), and 9 (50%) eyes, respectively. The corresponding rates of complications for traumatic, PVR, GRT, and ROP eyes were: elevated IOP-3 (4%) of 76, 1 (3%) of 38, 1 (3%) of 34, and 0 (0%) of 18; hypotony--9 (12%), 3 (8%), 2 (6%), and 2 (11%); corneal opacity--25 (33%), 8 (21%), 15 (44%), and 5 (28%); emulsification--4 (5%), 1 (3%), 3 (9%), and 1 (6%); and cataract in phakic eyes--1 (33%) of 3, 2 (67%) of 3, 2 (50%) of 4, and 1 (33%) of 3. CONCLUSIONS Retinal reattachment and preserved visual acuity were achieved in the majority of eyes using vitrectomy and silicone oil retinal tamponade. Complete retinal and macular attachment was achieved less frequently in ROP eyes than in eyes in the other diagnostic groups. Use of 1000-centistoke silicone oil can be considered in the management of pediatric complex retinal detachments associated with multiple etiologies.
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- I U Scott
- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida 33136, USA
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A 42-year-old man with human immunodeficiency viral infection developed cytomegaloviral retinitis that was complicated by retinal detachment and was treated with an intravitreous injection of silicone. Fifteen months later, magnetic resonance imaging revealed intraocular and intraventricular silicone. Signal intensity characteristics and chemical shifts of silicone in the two locations were identical.
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- R L Williams
- Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA 15213, USA.
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Stier PA, Glazer LC, Garretson BR, Deutsch TA. Surgical Repair of Retinal Detachment Secondary to Cytomegalovirus Retinitis. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 1999. [DOI: 10.3928/1542-8877-19990401-10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Baumal CR, Reichel E. Management of Cytomegalovirus-Related Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachments. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 1998. [DOI: 10.3928/1542-8877-19981101-09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Azen SP, Scott IU, Flynn HW, Lai MY, Topping TM, Benati L, Trask DK, Rogus LA. Silicone oil in the repair of complex retinal detachments. A prospective observational multicenter study. Ophthalmology 1998; 105:1587-97. [PMID: 9754162 DOI: 10.1016/s0161-6420(98)99023-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 160] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to report anatomic and visual acuity outcomes and complications after 1000-centistoke silicone oil was used as a retinal tamponade for the treatment of complex retinal detachments. DESIGN Prospective observational multicenter study conducted at community and university-based ophthalmology clinics. PARTICIPANTS The study cohort consisted of 2439 patients (2573 eyes) treated for complex retinal detachments associated with cytomegalovirus (CMV) necrotizing retinitis or a non-CMV etiology, including proliferative diabetic retinopathy, giant retinal tears, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, or ocular trauma. INTERVENTION Vitrectomy surgery was performed for complex retinal detachment with 1000-centistoke silicone oil as the retinal tamponade. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Anatomic outcomes were complete retinal attachment and macular attachment. Visual acuity outcomes were ambulatory vision (> or = 4/200) and preservation of preoperative visual acuity. Complications were rates of secondary intraocular pressure elevation (> or = 30 mmHg), hypotony (< or = 5 mmHg), corneal opacification (including band keratopathy, corneal edema, and corneal abrasions), oil emulsification, and cataract. Outcomes were assessed 6, 12, and 24 months after surgery. RESULTS At the 6-month examination, the retina was completely attached in 178 (78%) of 228 CMV eyes and in 855 (70%) of 1219 non-CMV eyes. The macula was attached in 216 (95%) of 228 and 1062 (89%) of 1189 CMV and non-CMV eyes, respectively. Ambulatory vision was noted in 151 (65%) of 234 CMV eyes and in 480 (38%) of 1251 non-CMV eyes. Visual acuity was preserved in 106 (46%) of 230 and 1035 (84%) of 1229 CMV and non-CMV eyes, respectively. The corresponding rates of complications for CMV and non-CMV eyes were: elevated intraocular pressure, 0 (0%) of 196 and 35 (3%) of 1196; hypotony, 11 (6%) of 196 and 228 (19%) of 1196; corneal opacity, 13 (6%) of 229 and 326 (26%) of 1248; emulsification, 3 (1%) of 211 and 29 (3%) of 959; and cataract in phakic eyes, 118 (64%) of 185 and 50 (63%) of 80. CONCLUSIONS Retinal reattachment was achieved in the majority of eyes using vitrectomy and silicone oil retinal tamponade. Complication rates generally were less frequent in CMV eyes, but follow-up was shorter in this group of patients, largely because of reduced life expectancy. Cataract frequently developed in phakic eyes of study patients. Use of 1000-centistoke silicone oil can be considered in the management of complex retinal detachments associated with multiple etiologies.
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- S P Azen
- Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles 90033, USA
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Korobelnik JF, Hannouche D, Cochereau I, Demers P, Hoang-Xuan T. Management of Silicone-Induced Cataract in AIDS Patients Treated for Viral Retinitis-Associated Retinal Detachment. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 1997. [DOI: 10.3928/1542-8877-19971001-07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Irvine AR, Lonn L, Schwartz D, Zarbin M, Ballesteros F, Kroll S. Retinal detachment in AIDS: long-term results after repair with silicone oil. Br J Ophthalmol 1997; 81:180-3. [PMID: 9135379 PMCID: PMC1722134 DOI: 10.1136/bjo.81.3.180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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AIMS To study the long-term results of vitrectomy and silicone oil injection in AIDS patients with retinal detachment due to viral retinitis. METHODS A consecutive series of 83 eyes in 75 AIDS patients who were treated with vitrectomy and silicone oil for retinal detachment due to viral retinitis was studied prospectively and followed until the last patient in the series had died. RESULTS Median postoperative survival was 6 months, but 20% of patients survived 12 months or more. Whereas best corrected visual acuity was 20/100 or better in over half the patients 1-2 months after operation, there was a distressing decrease in acuity by 6 months, owing to a variety of factors. Patients operated on before macular detachment did not have significantly better postoperative vision than those operated within a week after macular detachment. Almost all patients who had already lost vision in the fellow eye and many who had cytomegalovirus retinitis in the fellow eye with retention of good vision had their quality of life improved by the surgery in that the operated eye eventually became the better seeing eye. In no patient whose fellow eye was normal and free of retinitis, however, did the operated eye ever become the better eye. CONCLUSIONS Although the majority of patients recovered macular vision in the first 1-2 months after operation, there was a gradual decline in acuity thereafter, sometimes without obvious cause. The results of this series suggest that it may be reasonable to postpone surgery until the macula detaches and that patients whose fellow eye is free of retinitis with normal vision are unlikely to have their quality of life improved significantly by the surgery.
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- A R Irvine
- Department of Ophthalmology, Beckman Vision Center, University of California, San Francisco 94143-0730, USA
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Hannouche D, Korobelnik JF, Cochereau I, Hoang-Xuan T. Management of viral retinitis-associated retinal detachment in AIDS. Eye (Lond) 1997; 11 ( Pt 1):33-6. [PMID: 9246273 DOI: 10.1038/eye.1997.7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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We retrospectively reviewed the results of surgery in 27 cases of retinal detachment related to viral necrotising retinitis in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Vitrectomy and silicone oil tamponade were performed in all cases. Scleral buckling was applied to 9 eyes. Silicone oil was left in the eye in all cases. Mean follow-up period was 13 weeks. Post-operative flattening of the retina at the posterior pole was achieved in 89% of the eyes. Anatomical results were not related to the intraoperative use of an encircling procedure. Visual acuity improved by 2 Snellen lines or more in 40% of cases and 67% of the eyes retained a post-operative ambulatory vision. Phacosclerosis and optic atrophy developed in 29% and 22% of cases, respectively. Vitrectomy and silicone oil tamponade without scleral buckling are effective in the management of retinitis-associated retinal detachments. This procedure is short and can be performed under local anaesthesia.
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- D Hannouche
- Department of Opthalmology, Bichat-Claude Bernard Hospital, Paris, France
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HIV retinopathy, a noninfectious microangiopathy, is the most common ocular manifestation of HIV infection. Opportunistic infections, neoplasms, neuro-ophthalmic lesions, and drug-induced lesions may also cause ocular problems. Opportunistic ocular infections, particularly CMV retinitis, are a major cause of morbidity in patients with AIDS. Because of the underlying chronic and progressive immune dysfunction, the ocular symptoms, signs, clinical course, and treatment are often atypical and severe, requiring protracted medical therapy.
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- M L Tay-Kearney
- Department of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Murray JG, Gean AD, Barr RM. Intraocular silicone oil for retinal detachment in AIDS: CT and MR appearances. Clin Radiol 1996; 51:415-7. [PMID: 8654006 DOI: 10.1016/s0009-9260(96)80160-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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AIM To describe the CT and MR features of intraocular silicone oil which is used to treat complex retinal detachments in patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). PATIENTS AND METHODS Seven male patients with AIDS were treated by pars plana vitrectomy and intraocular silicone oil injection for complex retinal detachments due to biopsy proven cytomegalovirus retinitis. Two patients had bilateral therapy. RESULTS Silicone oil was hyperdense to muscle on CT with attenuation values of 106-139 HU (mean 115, SD 4.5). On MR, when compared with normal vitreous, intraocular silicone oil appeared hyperintense on T1-, proton density, and T2-weighted spin-echo sequences. A chemical shift artifact was seen on all MR images, being most marked on the T2-weighted images. CONCLUSION The high attenuation value of silicone oil on CT and its hyperintensity on T1 weighted MR images my cause diagnostic confusion with haemorrhage. These entities can be distinguished at CT by directly measuring the attenuation number (silicone oil > 100 HU; blood < 90 HU), and at MR by the presence of a chemical shift artifact.
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- J G Murray
- Department of Radiology, San Francisco General Hospital, USA
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Dowler JG, Towler HM, Mitchell SM, Cooling RJ, Lightman SL. Retinal detachment and herpesvirus retinitis in patients with AIDS. Br J Ophthalmol 1995; 79:575-80. [PMID: 7626574 PMCID: PMC505169 DOI: 10.1136/bjo.79.6.575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND The prolongation of survival of patients with herpesvirus retinitis and AIDS has been associated with a rise in the incidence of retinal detachment. In such cases, however, retinal reattachment may be difficult to achieve, and postoperative visual acuity may be poor despite anatomically successful surgery. METHODS In order to examine factors affecting the visual outcome of surgery, a retrospective review of 29 patients with retinal detachment, herpesvirus retinitis, and AIDS was performed. Retinal reattachment surgery (32 procedures) or prophylactic laser demarcation (five procedures) was performed in 28 eyes of 23 patients. RESULTS The macula was attached in 23/28 (82%) eyes at the last outpatient visit. Best postoperative visual acuity (median 6/18, range 6/6-hand movements) was significantly greater than final postoperative acuity (median counting fingers, range 6/6-no perception of light) (Wilcoxon sign rank test, p = 0.003), and was retained for a median of 3 months (1-91 weeks) after surgery. Poor visual outcome as evidenced by submedian final visual acuity was invariably associated with persistence of macular detachment, and significantly associated with the occurrence of optic atrophy (odds ratio = 5, p = 0.02). CONCLUSION Retinal reattachment surgery appears justified in patients with herpesvirus retinitis and AIDS, but postoperative visual deterioration may occur in association with optic atrophy.
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Arevalo JF, Freeman WR. Rhegmatogenous retinal detachments in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Semin Ophthalmol 1995; 10:183-91. [PMID: 10155632 DOI: 10.3109/08820539509059995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- J F Arevalo
- Shiley Eye Center, Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Diego 92093-0946, USA
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Morse LS, Mizoguchi M. Diagnosis and management of viral retinitis in the acute retinal necrosis syndrome. Semin Ophthalmol 1995; 10:28-41. [PMID: 10155697 DOI: 10.3109/08820539509059977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- L S Morse
- University of California, Davis Department of Ophthalmology, Sacramento 95816, USA
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McCluskey P, Grigg J, Playfair TJ. Retinal detachments in patients with AIDS and CMV retinopathy: a role for laser photocoagulation. Br J Ophthalmol 1995; 79:153-6. [PMID: 7696236 PMCID: PMC505047 DOI: 10.1136/bjo.79.2.153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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A retrospective review of all patients with a cytomegalovirus (CMV) related retinal detachment and HIV infection managed at the ocular immunology clinic at St Vincent's Hospital between January 1985 and June 1992 was performed. Over this period 142 patients with CMV retinopathy were managed and 17 eyes from 14 of these patients developed a retinal detachment related to CMV retinopathy. Fourteen eyes from 11 of these patients were treated surgically with combinations of laser photocoagulation, cryopexy, scleral buckling, vitrectomy, and silicone oil tamponade. The use of laser photocoagulation alone in five patients resulted in an excellent visual outcome. The majority of patients (90.9%) benefited from surgery in that vision was either stabilised or improved.
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- P McCluskey
- Laboratory of Ocular Immunology, School of Pathology, University of New South Wales, Australia
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García RF, Flores-Aguilar M, Quiceno JI, Capparelli EV, Munguia D, Kuppermann BD, Arevalo F, Freeman WR. Results of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair in cytomegalovirus retinitis with and without scleral buckling. Ophthalmology 1995; 102:236-45. [PMID: 7862412 DOI: 10.1016/s0161-6420(95)31030-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To determine if scleral buckling is of any benefit in surgical repair of cytomegalovirus (CMV)-associated retinal detachment if combined with vitrectomy, silicone oil, and inferior midperipheral endolaser. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-two consecutive eyes with CMV-associated retinal detachments were repaired with vitrectomy and endolaser to all breaks and to the inferior midperipheral retina using silicone oil without scleral buckling (group 1, control group) between July 1987 and May 1992. Results were compared with another series of 56 consecutive eyes undergoing vitrectomy, silicone oil injection, endolaser to all breaks, and 360 degrees encircling scleral buckling (group 2, study group) between June 1992 and July 1993. RESULTS Total retinal reattachment rates were 84% for group 1 and 86% for group 2. Rates of macular reattachment were 91% for group 1 and 91% for group 2. Mean best postoperative refracted visual acuity was 20/66 for group 1 and 20/67 for group 2. Median best postoperative refracted visual acuity was 20/74 for group 1 and 20/80 for group 2. These differences in results between the two groups were not statistically significant. Mean postoperative refractive error was +3.95 for group 1 and +4.92 for group 2. Patients who underwent surgery with the macula attached had a better postoperative visual outcome. CONCLUSION Scleral buckling may not be necessary in CMV-related retinal detachment if repaired with vitrectomy, silicone oil, and inferior midperipheral endolaser. Elimination of scleral buckling may reduce intraoperative time, patient morbidity, and the risk of an accidental needle stick. Patients with macula-on retinal detachments also should be considered for surgery before macular detachment.
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- R F García
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Diego 92093-0946
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Gangan PA, Besen G, Munguia D, Freeman WR. Macular serous exudation in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and cytomegalovirus retinitis. Am J Ophthalmol 1994; 118:212-9. [PMID: 8053467 DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9394(14)72901-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Central visual loss in cytomegalovirus retinitis in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) occurs in two forms: direct macular tissue destruction and secondary involvement as part of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. We treated 32 patients (35 eyes) with macular exudation that caused reversible visual loss and initially manifested as neurosensory retinal detachment and lipid exudates. Of 35 eyes, 25 showed papillary or peripapillary active retinitis and ten showed retinitis 1,500 to 3,000 microns from the fovea. Of 23 eyes with reduced vision that were followed up until healing of the retinitis and resolution of subretinal fluid and lipid exudates, 22 (96%) showed visual improvement with anti-cytomegalovirus treatment. Our findings suggest that macular exudation is a reversible cause of visual loss in patients with cytomegalovirus retinitis.
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- P A Gangan
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Diego
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- D J D'Amico
- Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Lim JI, Enger C, Haller JA, Campochiaro PA, Meredith TA, de Bustros S, Dunn JP, Jabs DA. Improved visual results after surgical repair of cytomegalovirus-related retinal detachments. Ophthalmology 1994; 101:264-9. [PMID: 8115148 DOI: 10.1016/s0161-6420(13)31339-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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PURPOSE This study was conducted to determine whether visual outcomes have improved after repair of retinal detachments (RDs) associated with cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis, and, if so, whether factors such as earlier intervention and changes in surgical technique have led to these results. METHODS The authors performed a retrospective review of 35 eyes in 30 immunocompromised patients with CMV retinitis and RD who underwent pars plana vitrectomy with the use of silicone oil injection. Visual and anatomic results in eyes treated between January 1991 and April 1992 (group 1) were compared with eyes treated before January 1991 (group 2). Follow-up was limited due to patient mortality; median follow-up was 4.1 months in group 1 and 2.5 months in group 2. RESULTS Best-attained postoperative visual acuities were better for group 1 than group 2 eyes, with 71% of group 1 eyes attaining visual acuity of 20/200 or better compared with 17% of group 2 eyes (chi-square1 trend = 12.3; P < 0.001). A similar result was found among eyes with macula-off detachments. Ambulatory visual acuity of 5/200 or better was achieved in 86% of group 1 versus 33% of group 2 eyes. There was a longer interval between diagnosis and surgery in group 2 compared with group 1 (7 versus 3 days); scleral buckling in conjunction with pars plana vitrectomy and silicone oil injection was used in more group 1 eyes. CONCLUSION Earlier intervention, absence of preoperative optic atrophy, and macular CMV correlate with better postoperative visual acuity results. Pars plana vitrectomy combined with silicone oil for eyes with macula-off RDs can result in improved visual acuity.
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- J I Lim
- Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore
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Kuppermann BD, Flores-Aguilar M, Quiceno JI, Capparelli EV, Levi L, Munguia D, Freeman WR. A masked prospective evaluation of outcome parameters for cytomegalovirus-related retinal detachment surgery in patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Ophthalmology 1994; 101:46-55. [PMID: 8302563 DOI: 10.1016/s0161-6420(94)31383-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The management of cytomegalovirus (CMV)-related rhegmatogenous retinal detachments in patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) has been the subject of recent attention and controversy because of the high degree of variability in visual outcome, as well as significant differences in the reported incidence of profound postoperative optic atrophy. This study was designed to evaluate the various parameters affecting postoperative visual outcome, and to quantitate the degree of postoperative optic disc pallor. METHODS The results of 65 consecutive surgeries for CMV-related retinal detachments in 51 patients with AIDS were prospectively studied. Postoperative vision, survival, optic disc pallor, and retinitis extent were analyzed. Serial photographs of optic discs underwent masked evaluation. RESULTS Mean postoperative survival was 30 weeks (range, 2-146 weeks). Mean best postoperative visual acuity was 20/66 (range, 20/20-2/200) and mean final postoperative visual acuity was 20/100 (range, 20/25-no light perception). Analysis of visual outcome for eyes with no macular or papillo-macular retinitis showed a best postoperative visual acuity of 20/60 (range, 20/25-2/200) and mean final postoperative visual acuity of 20/80 (range, 20/25-no light perception). Postoperative vision was not affected by the presence of a preoperative macular detachment, with both groups (macula on or off detachments), achieving a best postoperative visual acuity of 20/60 in the absence of macular retinitis. Mild postoperative optic disc pallor was observed in 30% of surgical eyes at the final postoperative visit, and moderate pallor was noted in 13%. The mean degree of optic disc pallor was not different from the degree of optic disc pallor seen in fellow, nonsurgical eyes with CMV retinitis (surgical versus fellow nonsurgical eyes, 29% +/- 23% versus 26% +/- 30%; P = 0.64). CONCLUSION In this largest reported series of reattachment surgery for CMV-related retinal detachments, patients are experiencing increased postoperative survival, good vision, and relative optic nerve health.
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- B D Kuppermann
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla 92093-0946
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Regillo CD, Sergott RC, Ho AC, Belmont JB, Fischer DH. Hemodynamic alterations in the acute retinal necrosis syndrome. Ophthalmology 1993; 100:1171-6. [PMID: 8341497 DOI: 10.1016/s0161-6420(93)31510-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Clinical and histopathologic observations suggest a role for ischemia in the pathogenesis of the acute retinal necrosis (ARN) syndrome. Disruption of blood flow appears to occur at some level in the retina or choroid and may account for some of the major features of the syndrome. METHODS To investigate these potential circulatory changes, color Doppler imaging (CDI) was used to quantitate blood flow velocities and vascular resistance in the central retinal, ophthalmic, and short posterior ciliary arteries in ten consecutive patients with unilateral ARN syndrome. Data were analyzed with a paired Student's t test. The unaffected fellow eyes served as controls. RESULTS Blood flow velocities within the central retinal artery were significantly reduced in eyes with ARN syndrome compared with control eyes. In affected eyes, there was a mean reduction of 55%, 60%, and 72% in peak systolic, average, and end-diastolic velocities, respectively (P < 0.01). The calculated vascular resistance of the central retinal artery showed an upward trend, but the data fell short of statistical significance. Blood flow velocities from the ophthalmic and short posterior ciliary arteries were not significantly different compared with controls. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates marked circulatory changes in the central retinal artery of eyes involved with the ARN syndrome. Although the exact mechanism and clinical significance are yet to be determined, the data support the presence of retinal arterial hemodynamic compromise in this condition.
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- C D Regillo
- Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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