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

Autor: Maha A. Albadawi, Riham S. H. M. Allam, Noha M. M. Khalil, Iman M. Eissa
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Eye.
ISSN: 1476-5454
0950-222X
Popis: Purpose To compare 10-MHz and 15-MHz B-scan probes regarding the detection and localization of retinal detachment (RD) in silicone-oil-filled eyes. Methods This 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. Results No 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 Conclusion The 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.
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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