Abstract
This case report presents the case of a 60-year-old man who underwent autologous lamellar scleral patch graft (SPG) repair for a large posterior pole scleral defect during pars plana vitrectomy (PPV). Initially, the patient experienced a perforating air rifle pellet injury, necessitating suturing of the entry wound. Six days later, lensectomy and PPV were performed for traumatic cataract, removal of an intraocular foreign body, dense vitreous hemorrhage, and retinal detachment. During PPV, a significant full-thickness scleral defect was found at the posterior pole and repaired using a 3.5 mm × 4.5 mm autologous lamellar SPG sourced from the superotemporal superficial sclera. Postoperatively, the graft fully adhered to the adjacent sclera without complications such as silicone oil leakage or inflammation. This case marks the first instance of utilizing an autologous lamellar SPG for such a large posterior pole defect during PPV, showcasing its effectiveness and safety for such challenging conditions.
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Publication details
- DOI
- 10.4103/ojo.ojo_104_24
- Journal
- Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, 18(1), 77-80
- Publisher
- Medknow Publications
- Open access
- Gold open access
Cite this article
APA 7
Doganay, S., Kiristioglu, M. O., & Gunduz, G. U. (2025). A novel surgical technique: "Ab interno" autologous lamellar scleral patch for a large traumatic scleral defect at the posterior pole. Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, 18(1), 77-80. https://doi.org/10.4103/ojo.ojo_104_24
MLA 9
Doganay, Selim, et al. "A novel surgical technique: "Ab interno" autologous lamellar scleral patch for a large traumatic scleral defect at the posterior pole." Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, vol. 18, no. 1, 2025, pp. 77-80. https://doi.org/10.4103/ojo.ojo_104_24.
Chicago (author–date)
Doganay, Selim, Mehmet Omer Kiristioglu, and Gamze Ucan Gunduz. 2025. "A novel surgical technique: "Ab interno" autologous lamellar scleral patch for a large traumatic scleral defect at the posterior pole." Oman Journal of Ophthalmology 18 (1): 77-80. https://doi.org/10.4103/ojo.ojo_104_24.
Harvard
Doganay, S., Kiristioglu, M. O. and Gunduz, G. U. (2025) 'A novel surgical technique: "Ab interno" autologous lamellar scleral patch for a large traumatic scleral defect at the posterior pole', Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, 18(1), pp. 77-80. doi:10.4103/ojo.ojo_104_24.
Vancouver
Doganay S, Kiristioglu MO, Gunduz GU. A novel surgical technique: "Ab interno" autologous lamellar scleral patch for a large traumatic scleral defect at the posterior pole. Oman Journal of Ophthalmology. 2025;18(1):77-80. doi:10.4103/ojo.ojo_104_24
IEEE
S. Doganay, M. O. Kiristioglu, and G. U. Gunduz, "A novel surgical technique: "Ab interno" autologous lamellar scleral patch for a large traumatic scleral defect at the posterior pole," Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 77-80, 2025, doi: 10.4103/ojo.ojo_104_24.