[Intraoperative fluorescein angiography with an ultrasensitive imaging tube]

Nippon Ganka Gakkai Zasshi. 1994 Aug;98(8):792-6.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Fluorescein angiographic examination may be prevented by vitreous hemorrhage or opacities in vitreoretinal diseases before vitrectomy. We performed intraoperative fluorescein angiography for such cases, using a conventional light source and an ultrasensitive video camera equipped with a silicone intensifier target tube to avoid retinal phototoxicity. Intraoperative fluorescein angiograms allowed evaluation of neovascular vessels, proliferative tissues, and avascular areas associated with diabetic retinopathy. Indentation of the pars plicata enabled us to also record fluorescein images of the area. This device may aid intraoperative assessment of vitreoretinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Fluorescein Angiography / instrumentation*
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Period
  • Vitrectomy*
  • Vitreoretinopathy, Proliferative / diagnosis
  • Vitreoretinopathy, Proliferative / surgery