Abstract
PurposeThis study evaluated the sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy of Color Doppler Ultrasonography (CDUS) in patients with suspected retinal detachment (RD) who underwent surgery.Methods In this prospective, observational clinical study, 65 eyes of 65 consecutive patients with suspected RD with opaque media were included. Following a standardized protocol, CDUS of the retina of the affected eye was performed. The sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy of CDUS were determined and compared to the findings during surgery.ResultsThe mean age of patients (18 men and 47 women) was 52.36 years (range: 8–77 years). The sensitivity, specificity, and overall accuracy of ocular CDUS were 91.3%, 88.1%, and 89.2%, respectively. The false-negative rate (negative CDUS images but presence of RD at operation) was 3.1% (2/65) and the false-positive rate (positive CDUS images but absence of RD at operation) was 7.7% (5/65).ConclusionCDUS of the retina could be considered as a promising tool in the diagnosis of RD in patients with opaque media.
Highlights
Retinal detachment (RD) is a serious eye disease with the potential risk of blindness
Accurate diagnosis of RD may be difficult in some cases and is important as it affects the prognosis and treatment plan.[3]
The current study demonstrated that Color Doppler Ultrasonography (CDUS) is sensitive and specific for the diagnosis of RD in patients with dense ocular opacities
Summary
Retinal detachment (RD) is a serious eye disease with the potential risk of blindness. How to cite this article: Akhlaghi M, Zarei M, Ziaei M, Pourazizi M. Sensitivity, Specificity, and Accuracy of Color Doppler Ultrasonography for Diagnosis of Retinal Detachment. Color Doppler Ultrasonography for RD; Akhlaghi et al immediate management to prevent permanent vision loss.[1, 2] Accurate diagnosis of RD may be difficult in some cases and is important as it affects the prognosis and treatment plan.[3]
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