[Retinopexy by endodiathermocoagulation].

Abstract

Retinopexy was performed by endodiathermy coagulation around a retinal tear provoked during dissection of epiretinal membranes. The dissection was a complement to vitrectomy for Candida albicans endophthalmia. The choice of this technique was dependent on the absence of need for the laser, and allowed an internal buffering to be carried out by the use of silicone oil. Angiography showed depigmented areas confirming the presence of scar tissue as seen in experimental rabbit studies. The scar involved the whole thickness of the retina and choroid adjacent to the cauterized pigmented epithelium. This method is simple and possesses the advantage of being able to be used when the perioperative laser beam is unable to cross the transparent media of the eye.