Hypotony caused by scleral buckle erosion in Marfan syndrome.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
PURPOSE: To describe hypotony caused by erosion of the conjunctiva and sclera by a silicone scleral buckle. METHODS: Interventional case report. A 33-year-old man with Marfan syndrome presented with hypotony maculopathy and a collapsed globe 17 months after repair of retinal detachment with a silicone sponge and silicone encircling band. RESULTS: Examination in the operating room revealed extrusion of the buckle through the conjunctiva and full-thickness scleral erosion. The silicone buckle was removed, and the scleral defect was closed with interrupted 8-0 nylon sutures. Postoperative glaucoma was treated with cyclophotocoagulation. Eight months after scleral repair, visual acuity was RE: 20/40, intraocular pressure was 10 mm Hg, and the retina was attached. CONCLUSION: Full-thickness scleral erosion secondary to a silicone exoplant causing hypotony is a rare long-term complication in patients with thin sclera.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Deramo, VA; Haupert, CL; Fekrat, S; Postel, EA
Published Date
- September 2001
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 132 / 3
Start / End Page
- 429 - 431
PubMed ID
- 11530070
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0002-9394
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/s0002-9394(01)00993-x
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States