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ArticleInternational journal of ophthalmology2019

Does the scleral encircling band provide a protective effect against the progression of diabetic retinopathy?

Hossam Youssef Abouelkheir, Amani E Badawi, Amr M Abdelkader, Amr El-Kanishy, Sameh Saleh, Waleed Ali Abou Samra, Manal Ali Kasem, Tharwat Mokbel

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Article in International journal of ophthalmology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Hossam Youssef AbouelkheirMansoura Ophthalmic Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.
Amani E BadawiMansoura Ophthalmic Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.
Amr M AbdelkaderMansoura Ophthalmic Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.
Amr El-KanishyMansoura Ophthalmic Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.
Sameh SalehMansoura Ophthalmic Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.
Waleed Ali Abou SamraMansoura Ophthalmic Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.
Manal Ali KasemMansoura Ophthalmic Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.
Tharwat MokbelMansoura Ophthalmic Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.
Mansoura University · EG

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Abstract

aimTo evaluate the effect of scleral encircling bands on the development and progression of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in diabetic patients.

methodsThe medical records of diabetic patients who underwent unilateral retinal detachment (RD) surgery using scleral buckle and encircling band were reviewed retrospectively. Both eyes of patients were included in the study: one eye in each patient had a scleral buckle with encircling band (the operated eye) and the other one is the non-operated eye. The demographic characters, duration of diabetes and period between surgery and the last recall visit were retrieved from each patient. All the cases underwent fundus photo and fluorescein angiography (when indicated) to confirm the DR staging.

resultsTotally 25 patients fulfilled the inclusion and the exclusion criteria were become eligible for the study. A total of 50 eyes of 25 patients were enrolled in this analysis. The mean period of time passed from surgery with encircling band and the last reassessment visit was 12.5±2y. Even though DR could develop in the operated eyes, it was at a less degree of severity compared to the non-operated eyes of same patients (

conclusionScleral encircling bands have protective effects against the development and progression of DR.

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diabetic retinopathyretinal detachmentscleral encircling bands

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PMID31544035
PMCPMC6739586
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