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CC BY 4.0 · Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2025; 242(04): 448-450
DOI: 10.1055/a-2521-4013
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Spontaneous Regression of Postoperative Paracentral Posterior Retinal Folds after Vitrectomy for Rhegmatogenous Pseudophakic Retinal Detachment

Spontane Rückbildung von postoperativen parazentralen hinteren Netzhautfalten nach Vitrektomie bei rhegmatogener pseudophaker Netzhautablösung
1   Department of Ophthalmology, Stadtspital Zürich Triemli, Zurich, Switzerland
2   Spross Research Institute, Zurich, Switzerland
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Karin Fröse
1   Department of Ophthalmology, Stadtspital Zürich Triemli, Zurich, Switzerland
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1   Department of Ophthalmology, Stadtspital Zürich Triemli, Zurich, Switzerland
2   Spross Research Institute, Zurich, Switzerland
3   Department of Ophthalmology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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Matthias Becker
1   Department of Ophthalmology, Stadtspital Zürich Triemli, Zurich, Switzerland
2   Spross Research Institute, Zurich, Switzerland
4   Department of Ophthalmology, University of Heidelberg, Germany
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Introduction/Background

Posterior retinal folds represent a rare yet potentially severe complication following retinal detachment surgery. Although these have a considerable impact on visual outcomes, they are still underreported in the literature, with an incidence as low as 2.8% or as single case reports [1]. As the practice of primary vitrectomy for retinal detachment repair continues to gain popularity [2], there is an increasing concern about the incidence of this complication [1]. Retinal folds can result in photoreceptor dysfunction, visual field defects, and metamorphopsia, which have a significant impact on patientsʼ quality of life [3], [4], [5], [6]. This case report presents a unique example of spontaneous regression of a paracentral posterior retinal fold following primary vitrectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in a pseudophakic eye. This contributes to the limited body of evidence on the natural history and management of this complication.



Publication History

Received: 27 October 2024

Accepted: 25 December 2024

Article published online:
27 February 2025

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