Inferior PVR: Membrane Peeling, Retinectomies, and Beyond

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Dr. R. Alejandro Guerra presents a case of long standing retinal detachment accompanied by inferior PVR secondary to blunt eye trauma. 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy and membrane peeling was performed. Inferior circular retinectomy under air tamponade can be seen. Finally, the retina is re-attached and the eye is filled with silicone oil.
Dr. García states that he has no financial disclosures relevant to the content of this video.

Posted: 8/18/2017

Inferior PVR: Membrane Peeling, Retinectomies, and Beyond

Dr. R. Alejandro Guerra presents a case of long standing retinal detachment accompanied by inferior PVR secondary to blunt eye trauma. 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy and membrane peeling was performed. Inferior circular retinectomy under air tamponade can be seen. Finally, the retina is re-attached and the eye is filled with silicone oil.
Dr. García states that he has no financial disclosures relevant to the content of this video.

Posted: 8/18/2017

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