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ArticleRetina (Philadelphia, Pa.)2025

Enhancing Internal Limiting Membrane Inverted Flap Outcomes With Amniotic Solution for Chronic and Large Macular Holes.

Tomaso Caporossi, Giulia Grieco, Matteo Mario Carlà, Alessandra Scampoli, Lorenzo Governatori, Stanislao Rizzo

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Tomaso CaporossiCatholic University Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; and.
Giulia GriecoCatholic University Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; and.
Matteo Mario CarlàCatholic University Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; and.
Alessandra ScampoliVitreoretinal Surgery Unit, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina Gemelli Isola Hospital, Catholic University "Sacro Cuore", Rome, Italy.
Lorenzo GovernatoriVitreoretinal Surgery Unit, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina Gemelli Isola Hospital, Catholic University "Sacro Cuore", Rome, Italy.
Stanislao Rizzo

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Abstract

purposeThis study assesses the effectiveness of a modified inverted internal limiting membrane flap technique combined with human amniotic membrane solution for treating large, chronic, and idiopathic conditions.

methodsFourteen eyes from 14 patients underwent pars plana vitrectomy with a temporal internal limiting membrane flap technique and hAM application. Two methodologies for hAM preparation were compared: the direct injection of an hAM suspension and a refined method that used a vitrectomy probe to produce a homogeneous hAM solution. All eyes were tamponed with 20% sulfur hexafluoride.

resultsPostoperative outcomes showed significant improvements in best-corrected visual acuity and successful macular hole closure in all cases. The homogeneous hAM solution yielded superior anatomical and functional outcomes compared with the initial suspension method. It also showed better retinal layer integration without any adverse effects like displaced fragments or visual disturbances.

conclusionThis study highlights hAM solution as a promising supplement in macular hole surgery, enhancing flap stabilization and retinal regeneration. Larger studies are needed to confirm its long-term efficacy and safety.

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AmnionBasement MembraneRetinal PerforationsSurgical FlapsVitrectomyAgedAged, 80 and overChronic DiseaseEndotamponadeFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTomography, Optical Coherencehuman amniotic membranemacular holevitrectomy

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