Internal retinal biopsy: Surgical technique and results

✍ Scribed by Gholam A. Peyman

• Book ID: 104645626
• Publisher: Springer Netherlands
• Year: 1990
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 183 KB
• Volume: 14
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0165-5701
• DOI: 10.1007/bf00154209

✦ Synopsis

I have performed an internal retinal biopsy on fourteen patients. The technique involves the use of vitrectomy instrumentation endodiathermy, endolaser and vitreous scissors to remove a 1-2 mm 2 area of the diseased retina. Endolaser photocoagulation and air-fluid exchange with and without the use of silicone oil conclude the surgery. No significant postoperative complication has been noted in patients undergoing this procedure.