A three-step approach to close refractory persistent macular holes: a releasing-closing-tapping approach

Author:

Su Tong,He Shuai,Mao Peiyao,Gu Chufeng,Meng Chunren,Zhou Chuandi,Chen Jili,Zheng Zhi,Qiu QinghuaORCID

Abstract

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of a novel releasing-closing-tapping approach in the treatment of persistent macular holes (PMHs) after initial surgery with internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling. Methods We retrospectively analyzed patients with PMHs after initial surgery with ILM peeling who were treated with a novel releasing-closing-tapping approach. After repeated pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), the surgeon effectively released the adhesion between the edges and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) by gently scraping the retinal neuroepithelium. Then, the hole was converted into a transverse slit, and the edges were gently tapped flat so that they attached to the RPE, and no space was left under the edges. Finally, air tamponade was carried out. The primary outcome measures included MH closure and the change in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) from preoperatively to postoperatively. Results The study included 11 PMH patients with a mean age of 63.82 ± 3.31 years. The mean minimum linear diameter of PMHs was 666.3 ± 208.1 μm, and the mean basal diameter was 1547.2 ± 351.8 μm. MH closure was achieved in 90.9% (10/11) of eyes, with significant improvement of visual acuity from 1.19 ± 0.30 logMAR to 0.65 ± 0.29 logMAR postoperatively. Conclusion The releasing-closing-tapping approach with repeated PPV is a simple, effective, and safe surgical procedure for refractory PMHs after initial surgery with ILM peeling that can significantly improve the visual outcome and achieve a high surgical success rate.

Funder

National Natural Science Foundation of China

Domestic Science and Technology Cooperation Project of Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission

National Key R&D Program of China

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Subject

Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience,Sensory Systems,Ophthalmology

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