| A Case of Retinal Detachment after Encircling
Band Cutting* |
| A Case of Retinal Detachment after Encircling Band Cutting |
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Yu Cheol Kim; Kwang Soo Kim |
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| Abstract |
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To improve decreased choroidal blood flow; superotemporal silicone band cutting was done in a
45-year old man who had encircling scleral buckling due to retinal detachment after vitrectomy
for diabetic retinopathy four years ago. In fundus examination at one month follow-up after
silicone band cutting; retinal detachment was observed at the superotemporal area regarding to
the site where the band was cut. Although intravitreal gas tamponade with photocoagulation and
encircling band reconstruction were executed; silicone oil tamponade was necessary for retinal
reattachment. After the silicone oil tamponade; the retina has been attached. When encircling band
cutting is executed; it would be safe to avoid the site of previous retinal break and to apply
enough photocoagulation at the planned site two weeks prior to band cutting. |
| Key Words:
Cutting, Encircling,
Retinal detachment, Silicone band |
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