Development of secondary epiretinal membrane after vitrectomy with inverted ILM flap technique to treat a macular hole
The temporal hemi-inverted technique is beneficial in improving the closure of MHs, and it reduces the risk of iatrogenic damage of the PMB. It also preserves macular sensitivity. However, for small MHs, the relatively high rate of spontaneous closure combined with the potential risk of postoperative ERM formation in the long term, suggests that the temporal hemi-inverted ILM flap technique should not be used in such cases. Conventional ILM peeling may be more appropriate as a primary treatment for small MHs.
Authors
- Kumiko Kato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4172-3443)
- Mineo Kondo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4569-1792)
- Hisashi Matsubara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1890-5417)
- Yoko Mase (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5993-0961)
- Yoshitsugu Matsui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6676-405X)
- Natsuki Ueji
- Akiko Kubo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6003-227X)
- Shinichiro Chujo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0005-5410)
Institutions
- Mie University (JP)
- Kinan Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajoc.2025.102416
- Primary Topic
- Retinal and Macular Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00