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Inverted internal limiting membrane (ILM) flap technique for macular hole closure: patient selection and special considerations
Authors Shroff D, Gupta P, Atri N, Gupta C, Shroff C
Received 22 November 2018
Accepted for publication 4 March 2019
Published 18 April 2019 Volume 2019:13 Pages 671—678
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/OPTH.S163089
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Peer reviewers approved by Dr Colin Mak
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Editor who approved publication: Dr Scott Fraser
Daraius Shroff, Priyanka Gupta, Neelam Atri, Charu Gupta, Cyrus Shroff
Shroff Eye Centre, Vitreoretinal Services, New Delhi 110048, India
Abstract: This paper reviews the current status of the newer inverted internal limiting membrane flap technique for macular hole surgery. It gives an overview of the importance of patient selection and special considerations along with variations in technique. It discusses the pathophysiology and how the technique has been an important addition in the armamentarium of vitreoretinal surgeons to attain better anatomical as well as functional results in challenging situations.
Keywords: macular hole, inverted internal limiting membrane flap technique, optical coherence tomography
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