Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Schaumberger MM
Germany
Research Article
Histopathology of Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling In Traction Induced Maculopathies
Author(s): Schumann RG, Yang Y, Haritoglou C, Schaumberger MM, Eibl KH, Kampik A and Gandorfer ASchumann RG, Yang Y, Haritoglou C, Schaumberger MM, Eibl KH, Kampik A and Gandorfer A
Purpose: To compare the presence of cell fragments and entire cell bodies on the retinal side of the internal limiting membrane (ILM) after removal with and without dye assistance in traction maculopathies. Methods: En-bloc removal of the ILM and epimacular tissue was performed during vitrectomy in 75 eyes without dye-assistance and in 45 eyes with assistance of either Brilliant Blue G (BBG) or Trypan Blue (TB). We included 79 eyes with macular holes (MH) and 41 eyes with other traction maculopathies. All ILM specimens were processed by serial sectioning preparation for light microscopy. Exclusively, if cellular elements of more than 2 μm in diameter were found on the retinal side of the ILM by light microscopy, specimens were prepared for transmission electron microscopy. Results: 23 (19%) specimens of this series de.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000224