Buckling procedures for retinal detachment caused by retrolental fibroplasia in premature babies

E Grunwald; Y Yassur; I Ben-Sira

doi:10.1136/bjo.64.2.98

Buckling procedures for retinal detachment caused by retrolental fibroplasia in premature babies

Br J Ophthalmol. 1980 Feb;64(2):98-101. doi: 10.1136/bjo.64.2.98.

Authors

E Grunwald, Y Yassur, I Ben-Sira

Abstract

Three premature babies with advanced stages of retrolental fibroplasia underwent retinal surgery by buckling procedures, with satisfactory results. The indications and surgical technical problems are discussed.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Female
Humans
Infant
Infant, Premature, Diseases / surgery*
Male
Pregnancy
Retinal Detachment / etiology
Retinal Detachment / surgery*
Retinopathy of Prematurity / complications*
Scleral Buckling / methods*