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Observational studyEye (London, England)2023

A comparative study between 10-MHz and 15-MHz ultrasound probes for retinal evaluation in silicone-oil-filled globes.

Maha A Albadawi, Riham S H M Allam, Noha M M Khalil, Iman M Eissa

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Maha A AlbadawiDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Kasr Al Ainy School of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.ORCID 0000-0001-6161-4362
Riham S H M AllamDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Kasr Al Ainy School of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt. ryham_allam@cu.edu.eg.ORCID 0000-0002-1857-1923
Noha M M KhalilDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Kasr Al Ainy School of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.ORCID 0000-0002-8652-9524
Iman M EissaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Kasr Al Ainy School of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.ORCID 0000-0001-8599-6721
Cairo University · EG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo compare 10-MHz and 15-MHz B-scan probes regarding the detection and localization of retinal detachment (RD) in silicone-oil-filled eyes.

methodsThis cross-sectional observational study included 100 eyes (98 patients) -having media opacity precluding fundus examination- scheduled for silicone-oil removal. Patients were examined in the sitting-position using both frequencies one week preoperatively. Longitudinal and transverse scans were taken in primary-gaze, inferior, inferonasal, and inferotemporal positions to detect the presence/absence and extent of RD. Patients were sub-grouped according to axial lengths (AXLs), state of silicone emulsification, and globe filling. Agreement between sonographic and intraoperative observations was compared.

resultsNo statistically significant differences were found between 15-MHz and intra-operative findings regarding RD detection (P = 0.752) and accurate localization of inferior, inferonasal, and inferotemporal RD (P = 0.279, 0.606, and 0.599). There were statistically significant differences between 10-MHz and intra-operative findings regarding RD detection and localization (P < 0.001). The 15-MHz probe was superior to 10-MHz probe regarding the accuracy of RD detection and localization (94% and 47%, respectively). The accuracy of 15-MHz probe was 88%, 83%, and 85% in detecting and localizing inferior, inferonasal, and inferotemporal RD compared to 45%, 60%, and 62% with 10-MHz probe. The 15-MHz probe showed better sensitivity while 10-MHz probe showed better accuracy in eyes with short AXLs. The 10-MHz probe showed better sensitivity in patients with sonographic emulsification while15-MHz probe had better sensitivity in detecting vitreoretinal-interface disorders.

conclusionThe 15-MHz B-scan probe is more accurate in detecting and localizing recurrent RD in silicone-oil-filled globes with higher sensitivity in detecting vitreoretinal-interface disorders.

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Retinal DetachmentSilicone OilsCross-Sectional StudiesHumansRetinaScleral BucklingVitrectomySilicone Oils

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PMID36879162
PMCPMC10516990
OpenAlexW4323320272

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