Authors: Alaa AlAli, Serge Bourgault, Roxane J. Hillier, Rajeev H. Muni, Peter J. Kertes
Author Disclosure Block: A. AlAli: None. S. Bourgault: None. R.J. Hillier: None. R.H. Muni: None. P.J. Kertes: None.

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Purpose: To evaluate a new approach of sequential pneumatic retinopexies for the management of inferior rhegmatogenous retinal detachments with inferior breaks.

Study Design: A multi-centre retrospective non-comparative consecutive case series

Methods: Multicenter consecutive case series of inferior retinal detachments caused by retinal breaks located within the inferior 4 clock hours treated with sequential pneumatic retinopexies, 24 to 48 hours apart. A total of 30 patients with inferior retinal detachments secondary to one or more breaks between the 4 o’clock-8 o’clock meridians were included from September 2007 to February 2012.

Results: The mean follow-up duration was 30.9 weeks. Anatomic success at 8 weeks was achieved in 63.3% of patients. The mean visual acuity improved from 20/225 at baseline to 20/58 at last follow-up (p=0.002).

Conclusions: Sequential pneumatic retinopexy offers a new viable surgical option for the treatment of retinal detachments with inferior breaks.