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  • Title: Vitreoretinal surgery without schisis cavity excision for the management of juvenile X linked retinoschisis.
    Author: García-Arumí J, Corcóstegui IA, Navarro R, Zapata MA, Berrocal MH.
    Journal: Br J Ophthalmol; 2008 Nov; 92(11):1558-60. PubMed ID: 18952658.
    Abstract:
    Juvenile X linked retinoschisis (XLRS) is a congenital X linked recessive retinal disorder characterised by cystic maculopathy and peripheral schisis. This study presents the case of an 8-month-old boy with a documented positive family history of XLRS, with a large retinoschisis cavity affecting the macula, first in the left eye and 1 year later in the right eye. The patient underwent pars plana vitrectomy in both eyes using 23-G instruments, posterior hyaloid dissection, a small retinotomy, fluid drainage with a 42-G cannula, infrared diode laser and silicone oil as internal tamponade. The anatomical and functional outcomes at 3 years following the first surgery are described. To the authors' knowledge, there is no previously reported experience with this technique in patients with XLRS.
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