Outcomes of vitrectomy for retinal detachment in a patient with Ehlers–Danlos syndrome type IV: a case report

Outcomes of vitrectomy for retinal detachment in a patient with Ehlers–Danlos syndrome type IV: a case report

Abstract Background The Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of connective tissue disorders characterized by fragile blood vessels and an increased tendency for bleeding and scarring. Here, we report the outcome of a pars plana vitrectomy for the treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in...

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Main Authors: Xhevat Lumi, Gaber Bergant, Anila Lumi, Mina Mahnic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Ehlers–Danlos syndrome
Vascular type
Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
Pars plana vitrectomy
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02855-w

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