Ruptured retinal arterial macroaneurysm associated with a stage IV macular hole - 26/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/S0002-9394(02)02238-9
Antonio P. Ciardella, MD a, ⁎ 
, Gaetano Barile, MD a, William Schiff, MD a, Lucian Del Priore, MD a, Kevin Langton, CRA a, Stanley Chang, MD a
, Gaetano Barile, MD a, William Schiff, MD a, Lucian Del Priore, MD a, Kevin Langton, CRA a, Stanley Chang, MD a a Department of Ophthalmology, Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, USA
*Inquires to Antonio P. Ciardella, 1161 York Avenue, #10E, New York, NY ,USA 10021; fax: (917) 369-9828;
Abstract |
Purpose |
To report a case of stage IV macular hole associated with ruptured retinal arterial macroaneurysm.
Design |
Observational case report.
Methods |
The patient’s clinical, angiographic, and ophthalmic coherent tomography data were reviewed.
Results |
A stage IV macular hole was observed in association with a ruptured retinal arterial macroaneurysm in a 79-year-old patient. After vitrectomy surgery, the macular hole closed and vision improved from counting fingers to 20/100.
Conclusion |
Macular hole associated with ruptured retinal macroaneurysm can be closed successfully to result in improved vision.
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Vol 135 - N° 6
P. 907-909 - juin 2003 Retour au numéro
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