Successful closure of a refractory giant (15 sq mm) macular hole with amniotic membrane graft.
- Resource Type
- Case Study
- Authors
- Chalam, Kakarla Venkata; Akanda, Marib; Subramanian, Meenakshi
- Source
- Journal of Surgical Case Reports. Jan2024, Vol. 2024 Issue 1, p1-4. 4p.
- Subject
- *AMNION
*SURGICAL equipment
*REFRACTORY materials
*OPERATIVE surgery
*VITRECTOMY
*VISUAL acuity
- Language
- ISSN
- 2042-8812
The management of macular hole defects has undergone a significant transformation with the advent of advanced diagnostic tools and surgical techniques. These developments have enabled the effective treatment of macular holes that were previously considered untreatable. Although the majority of patients exhibit a positive response to initial treatment, a subset of patients may develop refractory macular holes that necessitate multiple surgeries for closure. In these instances, the utilization of amniotic membrane grafts to aid in the closure of large retinal holes presents a promising alternative. This report details the successful closure of a refractory giant macular hole (15 sq. mm) in a patient using an amniotic membrane graft, with improvement in visual acuity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]