Abstract
Purpose
The management of suprachoroidal haemorrhage (SCH) remains a challenge. We aimed to analyse and discuss the safety and efficacy outcomes of SCH drainage surgery over a 10-year period in one of the largest tertiary centres in the UK.
Methods:
Retrospective observational study of consecutive patients who underwent SCH drainage in Manchester Royal Eye Hospital over a 10-year period (from 2008 to 2018). Safety and efficacy were assessed by analysing surgery-related complications and functional and anatomical success. Outcomes of those who underwent external drainage alone versus combined drainage and vitrectomy were compared.
Results:
Twenty consecutive patients with a mean age of 70 ± 19 years were studied. Age over 70 years, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and glaucoma were the most common risk factors for SCH. Eleven patients underwent external drainage alone and nine patients had combined vitrectomy and drainage. Overall, mean pre-operative BCVA improved from 2.22 ± 0.26 logMAR (20/3319 Snellen) to 1.42 ± 1.02 LogMAR (20/526 Snellen) at last follow-up visit (p = 0.002). Severe hypotony occurred in 4 patients. Overall anatomical and functional success rates were both 75%.
Conclusions
Drainage of SCH with or without vitrectomy is a valuable approach in the management of extensive SCH, a condition generally associated with poor prognosis.
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Qureshi, A., Jalil, A., Sousa, D.C. et al. Outcomes of suprachoroidal haemorrhage drainage with and without vitrectomy: a 10-year study. Eye 35, 1879–1885 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-020-01170-w
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