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  • Title: The successful removal of a subretinal cysticercus by pars plana vitrectomy.
    Author: Steinmetz RL, Masket S, Sidikaro Y.
    Journal: Retina; 1989; 9(4):276-80. PubMed ID: 2697918.
    Abstract:
    A 39-year-old woman from Belize presented with recent vision loss in her left eye due to a subretinal cysticercus located near the macula. We are reporting the use of standard vitrectomy instrumentation and techniques to successfully remove the subretinal cysticercus by a transretinal approach. Pars plana vitrectomy with transretinal removal of the cysticercus is a useful alternative to the traditional external sclerotomy.
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