[Proliferative vitreoretinopathy treated with daunorubicin]

Nippon Ganka Gakkai Zasshi. 1997 Aug;101(8):656-61.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Nine eyes with severe proliferative vitreoretinopathy underwent vitrectomy and infusion of Daunorubicin to prevent reproliferation. In 5 eyes (56%) the retina was reattached. In 4 eyes redetachment occurred because of reproliferation or incomplete sealing of the break. After a second vitrectomy, complete reattachment of the retina was obtained eventually in all eyes including one eye with silicone oil tamponade. As postoperative complications, conjunctival dehiscience occurred in 3 eyes. In two of the 3 eyes scleral buckling occurred, and orbital cellulitis occurred in one eye. Daunorubicin seemed to be effective to suppress reproliferation, but care should be taken to avoid postoperative complications.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Antibiotics, Antineoplastic / therapeutic use*
  • Daunorubicin / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prognosis
  • Reoperation
  • Vitrectomy
  • Vitreoretinopathy, Proliferative / drug therapy*
  • Vitreoretinopathy, Proliferative / surgery

Substances

  • Antibiotics, Antineoplastic
  • Daunorubicin