ArticleInvestigative ophthalmology & visual science2015
Effect of internal limiting membrane abrasion on retinal tissues in macular holes.
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- Vitrectomy in Small idiopathic MAcuLar hoLe (SMALL) study: Internal limiting membrane peeling versus no peeling.Acta ophthalmologica · 2025Article
- Comparison of conventional internal limiting membrane versus pars plana vitrectomy without peeling for small idiopathic macular hole.International journal of retina and vitreous · 2024Article
- Spotlight on the Internal Limiting Membrane Technique for Macular Holes: Current Perspectives.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2022Review
- Standard internal limiting membrane peeling versus internal limiting membrane abrasion technique for primary epiretinal membrane surgery.Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia · 2022Article
- Internal limiting membrane peeling in macular hole surgery.German medical science : GMS e-journal · 2022Review
- Evaluation of the Morphology of Ganglion Cell Complex and Functional Outcomes after Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling with Macular Abrasion in Idiopathic Macular Hole.Journal of ophthalmology · 2020Article
- Fibrin Glue and Internal Limiting Membrane Abrasion for Optic Disc Pit Maculopathy.Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina · 2018Article
- Three-Dimensional Analysis of Peeled Internal Limiting Membrane Using Focused Ion Beam/Scanning Electron Microscopy.Translational vision science & technology · 2018Article
- Comparison of Individual Retinal Layer Thicknesses after Epiretinal Membrane Surgery with or without Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling.Journal of ophthalmology · 2018Article
- A Review of Surgical Outcomes and Advances for Macular Holes.Journal of ophthalmology · 2018Review
- Optimal management of idiopathic macular holes.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2016Review
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Abstract
purposeThe purpose of this study was to identify the structural and histological effects of a Tano diamond-dusted membrane scraper (DDMS) on the retinal surface after internal limiting membrane (ILM) abrasion in macular hole surgery.
methodsInstitutional experimental study was performed in 11 eyes. All eyes underwent ILM abrasion in the operating room with a DDMS for macular hole repair as an alternative to traditional ILM peeling. Three human donor eyes underwent an identical procedure in the laboratory. Retinal tissues were removed by ILM abrasion with a DDMS during vitrectomy for macular hole repair and retinal tissues remaining in human donor eyes. Main outcome measures were microscopic and immunohistological characteristics of instrument tip tissues and retinal structure after ILM abrasion.
resultsThe tips of the Tano DDMS showed evidence of cellular membranes and ILM removal. The retinas showed distinct areas of lamellar ILM removal without penetration of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL).
conclusionsApplication of the Tano DDMS instrument is sufficient to remove membranes from the surface of the ILM and layers of the ILM without disruption of the underlying RNFL. Internal limiting membrane abrasion can be a useful and effective alternative to complete ILM removal for macular surgery.
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