Suprachoroidal hemorrhage associated with cataract surgery: A case series analysis

This study aimed to identify risk factors, evaluate management strategies, and assess visual outcomes of suprachoroidal hemorrhage during cataract surgery through a retrospective analysis of five clinical cases and a literature review. We analyzed five cases of suprachoroidal hemorrhage occurring du...

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Main Authors: Rubing Liu, Beiling Tan, Han Wang, Zebin Li, Furong Luo, Jifa Kuang, Mingbing Zeng
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Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-04-01
Series:Journal of International Medical Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605251332434
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author Rubing Liu
Beiling Tan
Han Wang
Zebin Li
Furong Luo
Jifa Kuang
Mingbing Zeng
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Han Wang
Zebin Li
Furong Luo
Jifa Kuang
Mingbing Zeng
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description This study aimed to identify risk factors, evaluate management strategies, and assess visual outcomes of suprachoroidal hemorrhage during cataract surgery through a retrospective analysis of five clinical cases and a literature review. We analyzed five cases of suprachoroidal hemorrhage occurring during phacoemulsification cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation or intrascleral fixation of intraocular lens haptics at our institution (January 2013–September 2024). Among 48,725 cataract surgeries, five cases of suprachoroidal hemorrhage were identified (incidence: 0.01%). Key risk factors included preoperative angle-closure glaucoma (two cases), prior cataract surgery with vitrectomy (two cases), and advanced age (one case, mid-70s). Intraoperative suprachoroidal hemorrhage occurred in two cases (one with posterior capsular rupture), whereas the condition developed postoperatively in three cases. Management strategies comprised pars plana vitrectomy with scleral drainage (three cases), vitrectomy combined with intravitreal triamcinolone injection (one case), and conservative treatment (one case). The mean preoperative visual acuity improved significantly from 2.22 LogMAR to 0.6 LogMAR at the final follow-up (P = 0.007). These findings suggest that, in addition to the previously reported major risk factors for suprachoroidal hemorrhage, such as advanced age, glaucoma, and multiple surgeries, secondary intraocular lens implantation is a major risk factor. Comprehensive preoperative evaluation and meticulous control of intraoperative intraocular pressure fluctuations are essential to mitigate suprachoroidal hemorrhage risks and optimize surgical outcomes.
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spelling doaj-art-802b67dfdb604bb7b028e3a95fdfe7eb2025-08-20T02:55:49ZengSAGE PublishingJournal of International Medical Research1473-23002025-04-015310.1177/03000605251332434Suprachoroidal hemorrhage associated with cataract surgery: A case series analysisRubing LiuBeiling TanHan WangZebin LiFurong LuoJifa KuangMingbing ZengThis study aimed to identify risk factors, evaluate management strategies, and assess visual outcomes of suprachoroidal hemorrhage during cataract surgery through a retrospective analysis of five clinical cases and a literature review. We analyzed five cases of suprachoroidal hemorrhage occurring during phacoemulsification cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation or intrascleral fixation of intraocular lens haptics at our institution (January 2013–September 2024). Among 48,725 cataract surgeries, five cases of suprachoroidal hemorrhage were identified (incidence: 0.01%). Key risk factors included preoperative angle-closure glaucoma (two cases), prior cataract surgery with vitrectomy (two cases), and advanced age (one case, mid-70s). Intraoperative suprachoroidal hemorrhage occurred in two cases (one with posterior capsular rupture), whereas the condition developed postoperatively in three cases. Management strategies comprised pars plana vitrectomy with scleral drainage (three cases), vitrectomy combined with intravitreal triamcinolone injection (one case), and conservative treatment (one case). The mean preoperative visual acuity improved significantly from 2.22 LogMAR to 0.6 LogMAR at the final follow-up (P = 0.007). These findings suggest that, in addition to the previously reported major risk factors for suprachoroidal hemorrhage, such as advanced age, glaucoma, and multiple surgeries, secondary intraocular lens implantation is a major risk factor. Comprehensive preoperative evaluation and meticulous control of intraoperative intraocular pressure fluctuations are essential to mitigate suprachoroidal hemorrhage risks and optimize surgical outcomes.https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605251332434
spellingShingle Rubing Liu
Beiling Tan
Han Wang
Zebin Li
Furong Luo
Jifa Kuang
Mingbing Zeng
Suprachoroidal hemorrhage associated with cataract surgery: A case series analysis
Journal of International Medical Research
title Suprachoroidal hemorrhage associated with cataract surgery: A case series analysis
title_full Suprachoroidal hemorrhage associated with cataract surgery: A case series analysis
title_fullStr Suprachoroidal hemorrhage associated with cataract surgery: A case series analysis
title_full_unstemmed Suprachoroidal hemorrhage associated with cataract surgery: A case series analysis
title_short Suprachoroidal hemorrhage associated with cataract surgery: A case series analysis
title_sort suprachoroidal hemorrhage associated with cataract surgery a case series analysis
url https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605251332434
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