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Massive periretinal proliferation (MPP) is a miserable condition in retinal detachment. Unfortunately, visual prognosis is still poor in the cases with MPP despite vitrectomy, preretinal membrane peeling and intraocular injection of gas, or silicone oil injection (Machemer & Laqua 1978, Okun & Arrivas 1969). In eyes with opaque media, identification of associated retinal detachment is important for effective vitrectomy. In particular, knowledge of the presence of associated MPP is essential for preoperative assessment of the visual prognosis. Ultrasonography is a most useful method for visualising the structure of an opaque eye.
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Hayashi, H., Oshima, K., Nakama, N., Nishimura, Y. (1981). Ultrasonographic Characteristics of Operable Massive Periretinal Proliferation. In: Thijssen, J.M., Verbeek, A.M. (eds) Ultrasonography in Ophthalmology. Documenta Ophthalmologica Proceedings Series, vol 29. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-8659-6_2
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