Epiretinal membrane negative staining and double peeling in a single block with Brilliant Blue G

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 112-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Martins ◽  
Pedro Neves
Keyword(s):  
Epiretinal Membrane ◽  
Light Exposure ◽  
Single Step ◽  
Negative Staining ◽  
Brilliant Blue ◽  
Mechanical Trauma ◽  
Brilliant Blue G ◽  
Epiretinal Membranes ◽  
Single Block

Purpose: To describe a surgical technique for combined peeling of epiretinal and internal limiting membranes. Methods: The authors present their procedure of choice for epiretinal membrane surgery: negative staining effect using Brilliant Blue G and single block removal of the epiretinal and internal limiting membranes in a single step. Results: A total of 26 eyes were operated with the described technique. In all cases, the peeling was performed successfully and with no complications. Minimum postoperative follow-up was 12 months. There were no recurrences of epiretinal membranes. Conclusions: The ideal surgical approach for epiretinal membranes should attempt to reduce mechanical trauma, light exposure, and dye toxicity.

scholarly journals Comparison of epiretinal membrane peel after dual staining versus en bloc peel using negative staining technique

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tehmina Jahangir ◽  
Qasim Latif Chaudhary ◽  
Haroon Tayyab
Keyword(s):  
Staining Technique ◽  
Negative Staining ◽  
Brilliant Blue ◽  
Brilliant Blue G ◽  
En Bloc ◽  
Epiretinal Membranes ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Group A ◽  
Single Block ◽  
Group B

Purpose:  To compare the completeness of ILM peel in cases of Idiopathic Epiretinal Membranes following double staining and double peeling  versus en bloc dissection of both using negative staining method. Study Design:  Quasi experimental study. Place and Duration of Study:  Jinnah Hospital Lahore, from October 2017 to March 2018. Material and Methods:  Forty eyes of forty patients with Idiopathic Epiretinal membranes (ERM) were selected by non-probability convenient method and divided into two groups. In group A, the ERM was initially stained with Trypan blue and then peeled. Subsequently the macula was re-stained with Brilliant blue G (BBG). In group B, ERM and ILM were successfully peeled together as a single membrane utilizing the single block technique, after a desired negative staining effect was obtained by injecting BBG. The thoroughness of the ILM peel was established using another injection of BBG although a few remains were often identified outside the central macular area, no other dyes were used. Results:  In group A, 8 of the 20 eyes (40%) had full undisturbed ILM present whereas in 10 eyes (50%) the ILM was there but damaged, only 2 eyes (10%) had near total ILM removed. In group B, the dual peeling was successful in 17 of the 20 cases (85%). There has been no recurrence of ERM until now. Conclusion:  Instead of peeling twice, the single en bloc negative staining technique with Brilliant blue G is a safer and more effective method for removal of ERM together with ILM.

Double Staining with Brilliant Blue G and Double Peeling for Epiretinal Membranes

Ophthalmology ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 116 (7) ◽  
pp. 1370-1376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroyuki Shimada ◽  
Hiroyuki Nakashizuka ◽  
Takayuki Hattori ◽  
Ryusaburo Mori ◽  
Yoshihiro Mizutani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brilliant Blue ◽  
Double Staining ◽  
Brilliant Blue G ◽  
Epiretinal Membranes

scholarly journals Brilliant Blue G assisted Epiretinal Membrane Surgery

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yüksel Totan ◽  
Emre Güler ◽  
Mehmet Serdar Dervişoğulları
Keyword(s):  
Epiretinal Membrane ◽  
Brilliant Blue ◽  
Brilliant Blue G
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