Cryotherapy vs Laser Photocoagulation in Scleral Buckle Surgery

Lira, Rodrigo Pessoa Cavalcanti; Takasaka, Iuuki; Arieta, Carlos Eduardo Leite; Nascimento, Maurício Abujamra; Caldato, Roberto; Panetta, Heitor

doi:10.1001/archophthalmol.2010.271

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“…A randomized controlled trial of RRDs treated with scleral buckle has demonstrated no difference in reattachment rates when comparing cryopexy and delayed indirect laser. 9 Cryopexy in scleral buckling does have some drawbacks when compared to laser retinopexy. In cases where the retinal break is posterior, as in the case presented, or directly beneath the recti muscles, it may be technically challenging to position the probe for treatment.…”

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<p>Encircling Scleral Buckle with Chandelier Endoillumination and Endolaser for Repair of Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment</p>

Yannuzzi¹,

Patel²,

Berrocal³

et al. 2020

OPTH

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Purpose: To report a modified surgical technique for chandelier endoillumination-assisted scleral buckling using an endolaser. Methods: A three patient case reports for demonstration of surgical technique. Results: All patients underwent successful primary retinal detachment repair without any intraoperative or post-operative complications. Conclusion: Endolaser can be employed during chandelier endoillumination assisted scleral buckling either as a standalone tool or in conjunction with cryopexy, especially in cases with posteriorly located retinal breaks.

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<p>Encircling Scleral Buckle with Chandelier Endoillumination and Endolaser for Repair of Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment</p>

Yannuzzi¹,

Patel²,

Berrocal³

et al. 2020

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“…In a recent randomized clinical trial of patients undergoing repair of rhegmatogenous retinal detachments with either intraoperative cryotherapy or postoperative (1 month later) laser retinopexy, the authors found that reattachment and postoperative complication rates were similar in both groups [115]. Although the study found that visual recovery was faster in the retinopexy group, the difference in visual acuity after 6 months was not significant.…”

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Cryotherapy in Ophthalmology

Tehrani¹,

Fraunfelder²

2013

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Cryogens have been used to freeze living tissue for the purpose of treating benign and malignant lesions. Within the last century, ophthalmologists have found cryotherapy to be useful in treating a variety of ocular pathologies. Here, we review the history of cryotherapy, its introduction to the field of ophthalmology, its proposed mechanism of action, and its current applications in treating surface and intraocular eye disease.

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“…Retinal adhesion occurs within 24 h, and the retina remains attached even if surrounding untreated areas detach [ 13 ]. Laser retinopexy allows for faster recovery of visual acuity with fewer postoperative complications than cryopexy [ 62 ]. Cryopexy has been signifi cantly associated with long-term failure of pneumatic retinopexy, and laser photocoagulation may be indicated in these cases [ 49 ].…”

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confidence: 99%