The Use of Retinal Tacks for the Treatment of Complicated Retinal Detachment.

Kim, Sahng Yeon; Kwon, Oh Woong; Lee, Sung Chul

Original Article

Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 1990;31(2):191-195.
Published online February 1, 1990.

The Use of Retinal Tacks for the Treatment of Complicated Retinal Detachment.

Sahng Yeon Kim, Oh Woong Kwon, Sung Chul Lee

Department of Ophthalmology, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

합병성 망막박리의 치료에 있어서의 망막용 압정의 사용에 관한 연구

김상연(Sahng Yeon Kim),권오웅(Oh Woong Kwon),이성철(Sung Chul Lee)

Abstract

An improved retinal tack and applicator have been increasingly used as an adjunct in the repair of complicated retinal detachments. We used this technique in 7 consecutive cases of complicated retinal detachment. After a mean follow-up of 3 months, anatomical reattachment including partial reattachment was achieved in 5 eyes among 7 eyes, and 6 eyes had improved vision or no change(one improved to 20/70). Retinal tacks appear to be a useful tool either temporarily or permanently in preventing retraction and detachment of the retina until adjunctive diathermy, cryopexy, or photocoagulation becomes effective.

Key Words: retinal tack and applicator;complicated retinal detachment;retinal incarceration;proliferative vitreoretinopathy