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A Novel Ab Interno Approach for Traumatic Posterior Globe Perforation: Sutureless Closure With a Single-Layer Human Amniotic Membrane Plug

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Intraocular foreign body (IOFB) injuries represent a severe and complex subset of open globe injuries (OGIs). Posterior globe perforations in these injuries present a great surgical challenge for retinal surgeons. Acquiring exposure while taking care not to injure vital structures makes these repairs extremely difficult. There are many ways to approach repair, none of which are straightforward or without consequence. This case report demonstrates a novel, simplified ab interno technique using a single-layer, sutureless human amniotic membrane (hAM) plug to achieve anatomical closure of a large posterior globe perforation following IOFB removal.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.c388

Authors: Robert P VanHoy, Samuel D Hobbs, Jefferey C McCloud

Institutions: San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7116836716

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