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    Br J Ophthalmol. 2003 Aug;87(8):968-71.

    Trans-Tenon's retrobulbar triamcinolone infusion for the treatment of uveitis.

    Okada AA, Wakabayashi T, Morimura Y, Kawahara S, Kojima E, Asano Y, Hida T.

    Kyorin Eye Center, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan. aokada@po.iijnet.or.jp

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    AIM: To assess efficacy and complications of trans-Tenon's retrobulbar infusion of triamcinolone acetonide for posterior uveitic inflammation. METHODS: Non-randomised, uncontrolled, retrospective study of 51 eyes of 37 patients who underwent triamcinolone infusion for vitritis, cystoid macular oedema (CMO), or posterior retinal vasculitis using a long blunt cannula via an incision made through conjunctiva and Tenon's capsule. RESULTS: Overall clinical efficacy was 86%; 96% for vitritis, 82% for CMO, and 33% for posterior retinal vasculitis. Mean visual acuity improved within 1 month after triamcinolone infusion (p <0.05). Cataract progression and intraocular pressure elevation were observed in 31% and 27% of eyes, respectively. CONCLUSION: Trans-Tenon's retrobulbar triamcinolone infusion may be a safe and effective treatment for posterior uveitic inflammation.

    PMID: 12881336 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

    PMCID: 1771809

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