Infusion-Induced Macular Holes in Pars Plana Vitrectomy: A Case Series of Six Patients
This case series highlights the potential risk of macular hole formation due to infusion fluid dynamics during pars plana vitrectomy. In diabetic patients with tractional retinal detachments or significant macular ischemia, we recommend positioning the infusion cannula away from the posterior pole to mitigate the risk of this complication.
Authors
- Rao Me
- Patrick S. Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0517-120X)
- Chinwenwa Okeagu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4018-1734)
- Xihui Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6067-9954)
- Vichar Trivedi
- Hannah Shuman
- Jack Komro
- Jacob Im (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1803-9339)
- Dhir Patwa
- Kim Le (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7937-2699)
- Dieu Tran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2805-7805)
Institutions
- Wayne State University (US)
- Kresge Eye Institute (US)
- Henry Ford Hospital (US)
- St. John Macomb Oakland Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Retinal Cases & Brief Reports
- Published
- 2025-02-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/icb.0000000000001731
- Primary Topic
- Retinal and Macular Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00