Inverted ILM Flap for Traumatic Macular Hole With PVR Retinal Detachment

Hudson Nakamura, MD

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Hudson Nakamura, MD, demonstrates an inverted ILM flap for a traumatic macular hole in which perfluorocarbon liquid is applied to weigh on the retina with a three-fold purpose: To attach the retina, to avoid ILM from egressing from the hole, and to stabilize the peel action and avoid the retinal slippage during the exchange for silicone oil.

Posted: 5/13/2021

Keywords:

ILM Peeling

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Macular Hole

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Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy (PVR)

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Retinal detachment, RD

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Name: Inverted ILM Flap for Traumatic Macular Hole With PVR Retinal Detachment
Uploaded: 2021-05-13T17:23:02+00:00
Description: Hudson Nakamura, MD, demonstrates an inverted ILM flap for a traumatic macular hole in which perfluorocarbon liquid is applied to weigh on the retina with a three-fold purpose: To attach the retina, to avoid ILM from egressing from the hole, and to stabilize the peel action and avoid the retinal slippage during the exchange for silicone oil.