Quantitative Microvascular Change Analysis Using a Semi-Automated Algorithm in Macula-on Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Assessed by Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography
Díaz Aljaro, Pablo (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Cirurgia)
Valldeperas, Xavier (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Cirurgia)
Broc Iturralde, Laura (Institut Germans Trias i Pujol. Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol)
Romanic Bubalo, Nevena (Institut Germans Trias i Pujol. Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol)
Díaz Aljaro, Ignacio (Hospital Clinico Universidad de Chile (Santiago de Xile, Xile))
Chu, Zhongdi (University of Washington. Department of Bioengineering)
Wang, Ruikang K. (University of Washington. Department of Bioengineering)
Zarranz-Ventura, Javier (Hospital Clínic i Provincial de Barcelona)

Data:	2024
Resum:	Purpose: The purpose of this study was to objectively evaluate the longitudinal changes observed in the retinal capillaries in eyes with macula-on rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD), assessed with optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA), and to assess the role of these microvascular measures as potential biomarkers of postoperative visual outcomes. Methods: This was a prospective, longitudinal study conducted on consecutive patients who underwent 25 G pars plana vitrectomy for primary RRD. The vessel area density (VAD), vessel skeleton density (VSD), and vessel diameter index (VDI) were assessed in the superficial (SCP) and deep (DCP) capillary plexuses. Results: Twenty-three eyes with macula-on RRD were included in the study. The mean preoperative VDI, VAD, and VSD of the RRD eye were 18. 6 ± 1. 1, 0. 43 ± 0. 02, and 0. 17 ± 0. 01 in the SCP; and 18. 6 ± 0. 6, 0. 38 ± 0. 03, and 0. 15 ± 0. 01 in the DCP, respectively. At month 6, eight (34. 8%) eyes achieved a best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) gain ≥ 0. 1 LogMAR. A preoperative VDI > 17. 80, VSD > 0. 170, and VDI-change > −0. 395 in the SCP; and VDI > 18. 11 and VDI change > −0. 039 in the DCP were predictors of achieving a BCVA-gain ≥ 0. 1 LogMAR. Conclusions: The preoperative VDI in SCP and DCP, the preoperative VSD in SCP, and their changes from preoperative values were predictors of visual outcomes. A quantitative OCTA analysis of capillary density and morphology may represent a potential predictive tool for surgical outcomes in RRD. The results reported in this study suggest that OCTA is a useful ancillary test for clinical disease management.
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Llengua:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Matèria:	Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment ; Microvascular changes ; Optical coherence tomography angiography
Publicat a:	Diagnostics, Vol. 14 (april 2024) , ISSN 2075-4418

DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14070750
PMID: 38611663

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