Анализ результатов хирургического лечения макулярных разрывов методом перевернутого лоскута внутренней пограничной мембраны с применением 3D визуализации

Abstract

Purpose. Analysis of results of inverted internal limiting membrane (ILM) flap technique using 3D visualization for surgical treatment of macular holes (MH). Material and methods. 21 people with stage 3 or 4 MH. Visometry and optical coherence tomography (OCT) were performed before surgery, on the 3rd day and 1 month after surgery. All patients underwent a three-port 27G vitrectomy with using NGENUITY 3D visualization system (Alcon, USA). After vitrectomy and ILM staining, the ILM flap was formed in the form of single monoblock with wide base, which was turned over and placed on the MH area. The operation was completed by fluid/air exchange. Results. MH closure on the 3rd day after surgery was observed in 19 (90.5%) of 21 patients. In 2 patients, MH closure was absent; in these cases, a second operation was performed with silicone oil tamponade. One month after the operation, according to OCT datas, complete MH closure was noted in all patients. The average value of the best corrected visual acuity by this observation period was 0.3, which was 6 times higher than the initial (0.05) visual acuity. The use of 3D visualization system allowed us to reduce the level of endoillumination by up to 15% and to reduce the exposure time of the endovitreal dye to 15 seconds to reduce the risks of retinal phototoxicity. Conclusion. The proposed inverted ILM flap technique made it possible to achieve MH closure in 90.5% of cases. The experience of using NGENUITY 3D visualization system has shown high efficiency and safety by reducing the risk of iatrogenic phototoxicity. Key words: macular hole, inverted flap, internal limiting membrane, 3D visualization, NGENUITY.