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ArticleBMC ophthalmology2023

Refractory post-surgical cystoid macular edema managed following suprachoroidal microcatheterization and delivery of triamcinolone.

Marc D de Smet, Matthieu Goncerut, Friedrich Asmus, Ron Yamamoto

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Article in BMC ophthalmology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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  3. Custom-Made Injector for Suprachoroidal Ocular Delivery: Effect of Intraocular Pressure, Volume, and Location on the Distribution of Aqueous Solutions in Rabbits.Journal of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics : the official journal of the Association for Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics · 2025
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4 authors at 2 institutions in 3 countries.

Marc D de SmetHelvetia Retina Associates, Lausanne, Switzerland. mddesmet1@mac.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9217-5603
Matthieu GoncerutHelvetia Retina Associates, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Friedrich AsmusOxular Ltd, Oxford, UK.
Ron YamamotoOxular Ltd, Oxford, UK.
Oxford BioMedica (United Kingdom) · GBNew York Eye and Ear Infirmary · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPost-surgical macular edema (ME) is a common cause of prolonged visual impairment. Here we report on the feasibility and clinical outcomes from the use of a novel suprachoroidal microcatheter to treat post-surgical chronic ME by the posterior suprachoroidal placement of a triamcinolone acetonide (TA) suspension.

methodsTwo patients were catheterized with the Oxulumis suprachoroidal delivery system on two separate occasions starting 5 and 10 mm posterior to the limbus. The catheter only remains in the suprachoroidal space for the time of the drug administration. Visual acuity and spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) changes were followed over several weeks to months to determine the duration of ME resolution.

resultsSuprachoroidal microcatheterization for posterior delivery of triamcinolone was possible in all attempts using the illuminated Oxulumis catheter. No reflux, scleral or choroidal trauma was observed. There was no intraocular pressure rise during the follow-up period. The triamcinolone deposit was visible on infrared imaging and on SD-OCT a choroidal elevation was visible. Both progressively disappeared over time. A rapid resolution of ME associated with improved vision was observed following each injection for 3 to 7 months with a TA dose of 2.4 mg or 4 mg.

conclusionsIn these patients with poorly responsive ME, posterior suprachoroidal TA led to a visible suprachoroidal drug deposit and prolonged visual improvement. The Oxulumis microcatheterization device performed as expected and was not associated with any complications.

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Macular EdemaChoroidHumansIntraocular PressureTriamcinolone AcetonideTriamcinolone AcetonideCMEDrug visualizationInfraredMacular edemaMicrocatheterizationOCTPosteriorSteroidSuprachoroidal

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