Pars Plana Vitrectomy and Membrane Peeling
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Author: Sean Tsao
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Specialties: Ophthalmology
Schools: University of California Irvine
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Loading...This video shows the fundamental steps of removing an epiretinal membrane.
Surgeon: Mitul Mehta M.D. M.S.
Video: Sean Tsao M.D.
Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, University of California Irvine
Procedure
Pars Plana Vitrectomy and Membrane Peeling
Indications
Epiretinal Membrane
Contraindications
None
Instrumentation
Setup
23 gauge vitrectomy pack. Intravitreal triamcinolone and indocyanine green for staining of membranes.
Preoperative Workup
Full ophthalmologic examination. Preoperative optical coherence tomography to assess macular contour.
Anatomy and Landmarks
Eye, vitreous, retina, macula.
Advantages/Disadvantages
Removal of epiretinal membrane. Improvement of visual acuity and reduction of distortion.
Complications/Risks
Inadvertent retinal touch.
Disclosure of Conflicts
None
Acknowledgements
None
References
None
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