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

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

Tamara L Lenis  1 , Benjamin E Botsford  1 , Kyle D Kovacs  1 , Thanos D Papakostas  2
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TECHNIQUE FOR REMOVAL OF A GANCICLOVIR IMPLANT DISLOCATED IN THE VITREOUS CAVITY

Tamara L Lenis et al. Retin Cases Brief Rep. .

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.

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