J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  2004 Oct;45(10):1681-1688.

Factors for Epiretinal Membrane Formation after Retinal Detachment Surgery with Silicone Oil Tamponade

• Yoon TJ
• Oum BS

Abstract

PURPOSE
To evaluate the factors for postoperative formation of epiretinal membrane (ERM) in vitrectomized eyes with silicone oil tamponade for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). METHODS: Retrospective evaluation was performed in 93 vitrectomized eyes with silicone oil tamponade for RRD. Fifty-two (55.9%) were male and 41 (44.1%) were female, and the mean age was 51.8 years. RESULTS: ERM was developed postoperatively in 32 eyes (34.8%) with a mean onset of formation of 3.2 months postoperatively. Univariate analysis revealed that ERM was significantly more frequent in the eyes receiving cryoretinopexy, in the eyes with RRD involving 2 quadrants or more, and in the eyes with preoperative vitreous hemorrhage(P<0.05). Multivariate analysis revealed that ERM was significantly more frequent in the eyes receiving cryoretinopexy and in the eyes with preoperative vitreous hemorrhage.(P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that avoiding or minimizing cryoretinopexy and completely removing vitreous hemorrhage are important to prevent ERM from developing in the cases of vitrectomy with silicone oil tamponade for RRD.

Keyword

Cryoretinopexy; Epiretinal membrane; Silicone oil; Retinal detachment

MeSH Terms

Epiretinal Membrane*
Female
Humans
Male
Multivariate Analysis
Retinal Detachment*
Retinaldehyde*
Retrospective Studies
Silicone Oils*
Vitrectomy
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Retinaldehyde
Silicone Oils