Vitrectomy for dense vitreous hemorrhage in infancy.

作者信息

Simon John, Sood Shalini, Yoon Michael K, Kaw Pamela, Zobal-Ratner Jitka, Archer Steven, Gardiner Jane A, Hutchinson Amy, Marcotty Andreas, Noel Leon-Paul, Olsen Timothy W, Tawansy Khaled, Wallace David

机构信息

Department of Ophthalmology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York 12208, USA.

出版信息

J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2005 Jan-Feb;42(1):18-22. doi: 10.3928/01913913-20050101-02.

DOI:10.3928/01913913-20050101-02

PMID:15724894

Abstract

PURPOSE

To report clinical data, including etiology and visual outcome, in newborns requiring vitrectomy for dense vitreous hemorrhage.

METHODS

In this retrospective case series, we surveyed subscribers to the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus ListServe regarding patients under their care.

RESULTS

A total of 28 eyes of 21 patients were included. Most common etiologies were thrombocytopenia, shaken baby syndrome, and birth trauma. In 9 cases (12 eyes), the vitreous hemorrhage was idiopathic. Mean time between diagnosis and surgery was 1.4 months. Complications included strabismus, cataract, glaucoma, high myopia, and retinal detachment. Recognition visual acuities were available for 8 eyes: 20/25 (2 eyes), 20/30, 20/40 (2 eyes), 20/60 (2 eyes), and 20/100. One eye had no light perception.

CONCLUSIONS

The etiologies encountered in our patients were similar to those reported previously. Visual outcomes were much worse in cases with retinal complications. Other patients had better visual outcomes. Despite potential surgical and postoperative complications, this series demonstrates favorable visual outcomes can be achieved following early vitrectomy in this setting.

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