A novel surgical technique: “Ab interno” autologous lamellar scleral patch for a large traumatic scleral defect at the posterior pole

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...

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Main Authors: Selim Doganay, Mehmet Omer Kiristioglu, Gamze Ucan Gunduz
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-01-01
Series:Oman Journal of Ophthalmology
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ojo.ojo_104_24
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description 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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spelling doaj-art-065d026a853a4d66bdf85aeff967f94c2025-08-20T02:52:34ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsOman Journal of Ophthalmology0974-620X0974-78422025-01-01181778010.4103/ojo.ojo_104_24A novel surgical technique: “Ab interno” autologous lamellar scleral patch for a large traumatic scleral defect at the posterior poleSelim DoganayMehmet Omer KiristiogluGamze Ucan GunduzThis 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.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ojo.ojo_104_24autologous lamellar scleral patchpars plana vitrectomyperforating eye injuryposterior pole scleral defect
spellingShingle Selim Doganay
Mehmet Omer Kiristioglu
Gamze Ucan 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
autologous lamellar scleral patch
pars plana vitrectomy
perforating eye injury
posterior pole scleral defect
title A novel surgical technique: “Ab interno” autologous lamellar scleral patch for a large traumatic scleral defect at the posterior pole
title_full A novel surgical technique: “Ab interno” autologous lamellar scleral patch for a large traumatic scleral defect at the posterior pole
title_fullStr A novel surgical technique: “Ab interno” autologous lamellar scleral patch for a large traumatic scleral defect at the posterior pole
title_full_unstemmed A novel surgical technique: “Ab interno” autologous lamellar scleral patch for a large traumatic scleral defect at the posterior pole
title_short A novel surgical technique: “Ab interno” autologous lamellar scleral patch for a large traumatic scleral defect at the posterior pole
title_sort novel surgical technique ab interno autologous lamellar scleral patch for a large traumatic scleral defect at the posterior pole
topic autologous lamellar scleral patch
pars plana vitrectomy
perforating eye injury
posterior pole scleral defect
url https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ojo.ojo_104_24
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