Pars plana vitrectomy under melphalan irrigation for recurrent retinal detachment in eyes treated for retinoblastoma: a case report

Pars plana vitrectomy under melphalan irrigation for recurrent retinal detachment in eyes treated for retinoblastoma: a case report

Abstract Background Tractional retinal detachment with or without secondary tear is a rare complication reported in less than 0.5% of in eyes treated for retinoblastoma. Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) in eyes with history of retinoblastoma has been associated with a significant risk for recurrence, ext...

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Main Authors: Christina Stathopoulos, Jessica Sergenti, Marie-Claire Gaillard, Francis L. Munier, Alejandra Daruich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Retinoblastoma
Pars plana vitrectomy
tractional retinal detachment
melphalan irrigation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-020-1315-7

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