Autologous Platelet-Rich Fibrin in the Treatment of Refractory Macular Holes
Joint Authors
Koytak, Arif
Nuhoglu, Fadime
Bayraktar, Havvanur
Ercan, Rukiye
Ozdemir, Hakan
Source
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-11-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To describe a novel method for the treatment of refractory macular holes.
Methods.
Two case reports on the use of autologous platelet rich fibrin (PRF), followed by sulfur hexafluoride gas tamponade to facilitate closure of refractory macular holes.
Results.
Macular holes were succesfully closed within a week in both cases.
Best corrected Snellen visual acuities improved from counting fingers to 0.16 in the first case, and from 0.05 to 0.2 in the second case.
No complication occurred during or after the procedures.
Conclusion.
The use of autologous PRF seems to be a safe and effective alternative method for the treatment of refractory macular holes.
Further experience and studies are required to assess the value of autologous PRF in the management of challenging macular hole cases of different etiologies.
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first use of autologous PRF in the treatment of macular holes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Koytak, Arif& Nuhoglu, Fadime& Bayraktar, Havvanur& Ercan, Rukiye& Ozdemir, Hakan. 2019. Autologous Platelet-Rich Fibrin in the Treatment of Refractory Macular Holes. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1142331
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Koytak, Arif…[et al.]. Autologous Platelet-Rich Fibrin in the Treatment of Refractory Macular Holes. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1142331
American Medical Association (AMA)
Koytak, Arif& Nuhoglu, Fadime& Bayraktar, Havvanur& Ercan, Rukiye& Ozdemir, Hakan. Autologous Platelet-Rich Fibrin in the Treatment of Refractory Macular Holes. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1142331
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1142331
