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This abstract is assigned to session SBO-BOG Free papers: Chirurgie retina en vitreum/chirurgie rétine et vitré

Title	Peroperative fluorescein angiography during pars plana vitrectomy
Abstract Nr.	132

Purpose	To evaluate the technique, indications and safety of a routine fluorescein angiography (FA) procedure during three port pars plana vitrectomy.
Methods	During vitrectomy, fluorescein dye was injected intravenously by an anaesthesiologist in 5 patients. Appropriate filters were used in light source and microscope. A high frequency real time movie was digitally recorded, still images were deduced of this.
Results	When performing vitreoretinal surgery, unexpected questions can rise concerning diagnosis and treatment. Since FA is a method of choice in diagnosis of retinal diseases, peroperative FA provides an opportunity to answer those questions. The risk of anaphylactic reactions is comparable with office based procedures.
Conclusion	Peroperative FA delivers additional information concerning diagnosis and treatment during vitrectomy. Technique and indications will be discussed.

Author 1

Last name	VAN CALSTER
Initials	J
Department	Dept. of Ophthalmology, University Hospitals Leuven
City	Leuven

Author 2

Last name	STALMANS
Initials	P
Department	Dept. of Ophthalmology, University Hospitals Leuven
City	Leuven