The application of the triamcinolone acetonide injection in vitreoretinal surgery

Objective To discuss the role and effect of the triamcinolone acetonide (TA) injection applied in the vitreoretinal surgery for assisting to distinguish and removal residual cortex. Methods One thousand and forty-six patients ((1 056) eyes) underwent a PPV at West China Eye Center from August 2003 to February 2005. These affected eyes were selected without posterior vitreous detachment pre- and intra-operatively, and underwent intravitreal injection with TA 1-2 mg to label the residual vitreous cortex on the surface of the posterior retina after removal of the majority vitreous. Results The location and coverage of the residual vitreous cortex were clearly be shown by the white appearance of TA labeled residual vitreous, and the residual vitreous cortex was conveniently to be recognized and removed. Conclusion The application of intravitreal injection with TA is helpful for identification and elimination of the residual vitreous cortex in vitreoretinal surgery.