Use of autologous plasmin during vitrectomy for diabetic maculopathy

European Journal of Ophthalmology

Volumn 16, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 138-140

  Sakuma, T ^a   Tanaka, Minoru ^a   Inoue, J ^a   Mizota, A ^a   Souri, M ^b   Ichinose, A ^b  

^a JUNTENDO UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

^b YAMAGATA UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

Author keywords

Autologous plasmin; Diabetic maculopathy; Posterior vitreous detachment; Vitreous surgery

Indexed keywords

PLASMIN;

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; CLINICAL ARTICLE; DIABETIC MACULAR EDEMA; DISEASE COURSE; DRUG EFFICACY; DRUG SAFETY; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY; POSTOPERATIVE PERIOD; PREOPERATIVE TREATMENT; PRIORITY JOURNAL; RETINA MACULOPATHY; THICKNESS; TREATMENT INDICATION; TREATMENT OUTCOME; VISUAL ACUITY; VITRECTOMY; VITREOUS BODY DETACHMENT;

EID: 33645546604     PISSN: 11206721     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/112067210601600122     Document Type: Article

References (12)

1. Klein R, Klein BE, Moss SE, Cruickshanks KJ. The Wisconsin epidemiological study of diabetic retinopathy. XV. The long-term incidence of macular edema. Ophthalmology 1995; 102: 7-16.
2. Bresnick GH. Diabetic maculopathy. A critical review highlighting diffuse macular edema. Ophthalmology 1983; 90: 1301-7.
3. Olk RJ. Modified grid argon (blue-green) laser photocoagulation for diffuse macular edema. Ophthalmology 1986; 93: 938-48.
4. Yamamoto T, Hitani K, Tsukahara I, et al. Early prospective retinal thickness changes and complications after vitrectomy for diabetic macular edema. Am J Ophthalmol 2003; 135: 14-9.
5. Chow DR, Williams GA, Trese MT, Margherio RR, Ruby AJ, Ferrone PJ. Successful closure of traumatic macular hole. Retina 1999; 19: 405-9.
6. Trese MT, Williams GA, Hartzer MK. A new approach to stage 3 macular hole. Ophthalmology 2000; 107: 1607-11.
7. Williams JG, Trese MT, Williams GA, Hartzer MK. Autologous plasmin enzyme in the surgical management of diabetic retinopathy. Ophthalmology 2001; 108: 1902-6.
8. Sakuma T, Tanaka M, Souri M, Ichinose A. Preparation of high-purity and safe autologous plasmin and its clinical application. Nippon Ganka Gakkai Zasshi 2003; 107: 709-18.
9. Otani T, Kishi S. A controlled study of vitrectomy for diabetic macular edema. Am J Ophthalmol 2002; 134: 214-9.
10. Amino K, Tanihara H. Vitrectomy combined with phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation for diabetic macular edema. Jpn J Ophthalmol 2002; 46: 455-9.
11. Lewis H, Abrams GW, Blumenkranz MS, Campo RV. Vitrectomy for diabetic macular traction and edema associated with posterior hyaloidal traction. Ophthalmology 1992; 99: 753-9.
12. Tachi N, Ogino N. Vitrectomy for diffuse macular edema in cases of diabetic retinopathy. Am J Ophthalmol 1996; 122: 258-60.