Problems with attempted chorioretinal venous anastomosis by laser for nonischemic CRVO and BRVO

Bavbek T., Yenice Ö., Toygar O.

OPHTHALMOLOGICA, cilt.219, sa.5, ss.267-271, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 219 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1159/000086109
  • Dergi Adı: OPHTHALMOLOGICA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.267-271
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Purpose: To report the complications and long-term results of laser-induced chorioretinal venous anastomosis in vein occlusions. Patients and Methods: Eight consecutive eyes, 3 with central retinal vein (CRVO) and 5 with branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO), were observed for up to 5 years after attempted laser-induced chorioretinal venous anastomosis. Results: Successful chorioretinal venous anastomoses were created in 2 (25%) eyes. Patients had severe complications, including vitreous hemorrhage, choroidal neovascular membrane, choriovitreal neovascularization, rubeosis iridis and neovascular glaucoma. Conclusion: The utilization of a chorioretinal venous anastomosis by laser with proposed laser settings as a therapeutic modality should be further analyzed, and a careful long-term follow-up must be done to avoid vision-threatening complications. Copyright (C) 2005 S. Karger AG, Basel.