[Surgical treatment of giant retinal tear].

PURPOSE:The purpose of the study was to evaluate anatomical and functional results of pars plana vitrectomy in giant retinal tears. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Ten eyes with giant retinal tears underwent pars plana vitrectomy. The time of observation after surgical intervention was 3 months to 2.5 years. RESULTS:Retinal reattachment was obtained in 9 eyes (90%). In one eye, despite second vitrectomy, there was no positive effect due to massive vitreo-retinal proliferation. CONCLUSIONS:Surgical treatment of giant retinal tear yields good anatomical and functional results. Rarely massive vitreo-retinal proliferation may cause the redetachment. Perfluorodecalin used during surgery facilitates unfolding and flattening of the retina.