TECHNIQUE FOR REMOVAL OF A GANCICLOVIR IMPLANT DISLOCATED IN THE VITREOUS CAVITY

Retin Cases Brief Rep. 2024 Jan 1;18(1):91-93. doi: 10.1097/ICB.0000000000001320.

Abstract

Purpose: To report a technique to remove a dislocated ganciclovir implant in the vitreous cavity.

Methods: Retrospective case series. Two patients with dislocated ganciclovir implants in the vitreous cavity.

Results: A 6-mm pars plana incision was made; the soft tip was used to elevate the implant behind the intraocular lens and then 0.12-mm forceps were used to externalize the implant. The implant was successfully removed in both patients.

Conclusion: Removal of a dislocated ganciclovir implant with its encasing strut can be effectively retrieved using a bimanual approach.

MeSH terms

  • Ganciclovir*
  • Humans
  • Lenses, Intraocular*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Vitrectomy / methods

Substances

  • Ganciclovir