Publication: Outcome of pneumatic retinopexy at a tertiary eye care centre in Nepal
| creativeworkseries.issn | 1812-2027 | |
| dc.contributor.author | Thapa, R | |
| dc.contributor.author | Shrestha, MK | |
| dc.contributor.author | Gurung, R | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ruit, S | |
| dc.contributor.author | Paudyal, G | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-08-03T06:33:42Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-08-03T06:33:42Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2008 | |
| dc.description | Thapa R, Shrestha MK, Gurung R, Ruit S, Paudyal G Tilganga Eye Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal | |
| dc.description.abstract | Abstract Background: Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is one of the commonly encountered retinal problems where timely treatment could prevent irreversible vision loss. Pneumatic retinopexy (PR) is a simple and minimally invasive procedure for retinal reattachment. Aim: This study aimed to assess the outcome of pneumatic retinopexy in primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment at our facility. Study design: This was a retrospective- prospective, interventional case series. Materials and methods: All subjects with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment who underwent pneumatic retinopexy at Tilganga Eye Centre of Nepal from January 2002 to June 2007 were included in this study. Results: A total of 32 cases were included in the study. The mean age of patients was 55.2 year (SD=11.0). The majority of cases (62.5%) presented within two weeks of symptoms with blurring of vision in 90% of cases. Pre-operatively, 56.3% (18) patients had a best corrected distance visual acuity of <6/60. Retinal detachment involving less than two quadrants consisted of 37.5% (12). A single retinal break was present in 78.1% (25) of cases and 87.5% (28) of the retinal breaks were located in the superotemporal quadrant. The macula was attached in 37.5% (12) of the cases. Sulfurhexa uoride and Per uoropropane were used in 68.8% (22) and 31.3% (10) respectively. The average follow up period was 1.02 years (range one month to four years). The retina was completely attached in 81.3% (26) of cases at the last follow up. The best corrected distance visual acuity of 6/18-6/60 was found in 40.6% (13) of subjects in the last follow up. There was a transient rise in intraocular pressure in 6.3% (2) of subjects after the procedure. Conclusion: The anatomical success rate following pneumatic retinopexy is quite high (81.3%) with good visual recovery and less morbidity translating to higher productivity for the patient. This procedure, being quicker than the alternatives, will also save surgeon’s time making PR a good choice for managing primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in countries like Nepal where resources are scarce. Key words: Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, retinal break, pneumatic retinopexy, Nepal | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14572/1154 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | Kathmandu University | |
| dc.title | Outcome of pneumatic retinopexy at a tertiary eye care centre in Nepal | |
| dc.type | Article | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| local.article.type | Original Article | |
| oaire.citation.endPage | 471 | |
| oaire.citation.startPage | 466 | |
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