Figures & data
Figure 1 Procedure of dashed line relaxing retinotomy.
Notes: (A) Complete removal of all the epiretinal or subretinal membrane was done after pars plana vitrectomy. (B) Diathermy was applied to the entire area to be cut in a dashed line pattern. (C) The relaxing retinotomy was completed by gently tearing the dashed line diathermy on the retina under air phase after fluid gas exchange through a preexisting break or a drainage retinotomy. (D) Excision of anterior flap of retinotomy was done under air or silicone oil. (E) Laser endophotocoagulation then can be applied to the edges of the retinotomy, if possible, including the anterior margin of the retinotomy.
Table 1 Baseline patients and characteristics (n=54)
Table 2 Anatomic and visual outcome (n=54)
Table 3 Factors may influence the anatomical outcome