Autologous Neurosensory Retinal Free Flap Treatment for a Large Macular Hole

Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2018 Sep 1;49(9):e89-e92. doi: 10.3928/23258160-20180907-13.

Abstract

A patient presented with a large chronic macular hole (MH) of 700 μm. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 20/200. Since the MHs edges were attached and stiff, an autologous neurosensory retinal flap was harvested and placed into the MH to close it. Perfluoro-n-octane heavy liquid (PFC) was instilled over the flap and exchanged with silicone oil (1,000 cs). Seven days postoperatively, the MH was closed, with a BCVA of 20/80 that improved to 20/60 at months 1 and 3. Optical coherence tomography and angiography showed patch incorporation with fovea formation and normal circulation. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2018;49:e89-e92.].

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Endotamponade / methods
  • Fluorocarbons / administration & dosage
  • Free Tissue Flaps*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prone Position
  • Retina / transplantation*
  • Retinal Perforations / diagnostic imaging
  • Retinal Perforations / physiopathology
  • Retinal Perforations / surgery*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence
  • Transplantation, Autologous
  • Visual Acuity / physiology
  • Vitrectomy

Substances

  • Fluorocarbons
  • perfluorooctane