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RETİNA DEKOLMANI CERRAHİSİ SONRASI YÜZÜSTÜ POZİSYONLAMANIN BİR KOMPLİKASYONU OLARAK ULNAR NÖROPATİ

Year 2026, Volume: 13 Issue: 1 , 39 - 43 , 01.05.2026
https://doi.org/10.56941/odutip.1806997
https://izlik.org/JA53UK69NC

Abstract

Retina dekolmanı için yapılan vitrektomide, retinaya yeterli yakınlaştırma ve kapanma sağlamak için bir gaz kabarcığı tamponadı yerleştirilebilir. Klavuzlarda yer almamasına rağmen ameliyat sonrası günlerce hatta haftalarca yüzüstü pozisyonlandırma, gaz kabarcığı tamponadının retinaya yerleşmesine yardımcı olabilir. Yüzüstü pozisyonun süresi, retina patolojisine, gaz türüne ve cerrahın tercihine göre değişir. Hastalar için sürekli yüzüstü pozisyonu korumak çok zordur ve bu hastalar başları masaya dayalı bir şekilde oturma veya uzanma pozisyonuna geçebilirler. Bu durum birtakım iskemik ve trombotik komplikasyonlara neden olabilmektedir. Malesef klinisyenler bunu yeterince bilmemekte veya göz ardı etmektedirler. Burada, retina dekolmanı ameliyatı sonrası uzun süre yüzüstü pozisyonuna bağlı ortaya çıkan ulnar nöropati vakasını farkındalık oluşturması açısından bildiriyoruz.

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Ulnar Neuropathy as a Complication of Prone Positioning Following Retinal Detachment Surgery

Year 2026, Volume: 13 Issue: 1 , 39 - 43 , 01.05.2026
https://doi.org/10.56941/odutip.1806997
https://izlik.org/JA53UK69NC

Abstract

In vitrectomy performed for retinal detachment, a gas bubble tamponade may be placed to ensure adequate approximation and closure of the retina. Although not included in clinical guidelines, maintaining a face-down position for several days or even weeks after surgery may help the gas bubble settle against the retina. The duration of the face-down positioning varies depending on the retinal pathology, the type of gas used, and the surgeon’s preference. Maintaining a continuous face-down position is quite difficult for patients. Therefore, they may adopt sitting or lying positions with their heads supported on a table. However, this may lead to certain ischemic and thrombotic complications. Unfortunately, clinicians are often unaware of or tend to overlook these risks. Herein, we report a case of ulnar neuropathy that developed as a result of prolonged prone positioning following retinal detachment surgery, in order to raise awareness of this potential complication.

References

  • Chronopoulos A, Schutz JS, Finger RP. Prevention of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Surv Ophthalmol. 2025;70(6):1061-1066.
  • Kokame GT, Yee S, Omizo JN, Villanueva L, Liu J. Laser Treatment after Minimized Eye Movement for Repair of Retinal Detachment. Ophthalmol Retina. 2021;5(9):939-941.
  • Brouzas D, Gourgounis N, Davou S, Loukianou E, Georgalas I, Koursandrea C. Ulnar neuropathy as a complication of retinal detachment surgery and face-down positioning. Case Rep Ophthalmol. 2011;2(2):243-5.
  • Wang CP, Huang EJ, Kuo CN, Lai CH. Deep vein thrombosis due to continuous prone positioning after retinal detachment surgery. Taiwan J Ophthalmol. 2016;6(2):96-97.
  • Au Eong KG, Beatty S, Thomas W, Sen V, Turner GS. Arch Ophthalmol. 2000;118(9):1300-1.
  • Hannaford A, Simon NG. Ulnar neuropathy. Handb Clin Neurol. 2024;201:103-126.
  • Carter GT, Weiss MD, Friedman AS, Allan CH, Robinson L.. Diagnosis and Treatment of Work-Related Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2015;26:513-22.
  • Hewson DW, Kurien T, Hardman JG. Postoperative ulnar neuropathy: a systematic review of evidence with narrative synthesis. Br J Anaesth. 2023;131:135-149.
  • Pulos BP, Johnson RL, Laughlin RS, Njathi-Ori CW, Kor TM, Schroeder DR, Warner ME, Habermann EB, Warner MA. Perioperative Ulnar Neuropathy: A Contemporary Estimate of Incidence and Risk Factors. Anesth Analg. 2021;132:1429-1437.
  • Ciulla TA, Frederick AR, Jr, Kelly C, Amrein R. Postvitrectomy positioning complicated by ulnar nerve palsy. Am J Ophthalmol. 1996;122:739-740.
  • Holekamp NM, Meredith TA, Landers MB, Snyder WB, Thompson JT, Berman AJ, Williams S. Ulnar neuropathy as a complication of macular hole surgery. Arch Ophthalmol. 1999;117:1607-1610.
  • Salam A, Harrington P, Raj A, Babar A. Bilateral ulnar nerve palsies: an unusual complication of posturing after macular hole surgery. Eye. 2004;18:95–97.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Clinical Sciences (Other)
Journal Section Case Report
Authors

Serkan Kirbas 0000-0002-3501-9401

Ersin Özeren 0000-0001-9861-274X

Submission Date October 20, 2025
Acceptance Date January 20, 2026
Publication Date May 1, 2026
DOI https://doi.org/10.56941/odutip.1806997
IZ https://izlik.org/JA53UK69NC
Published in Issue Year 2026 Volume: 13 Issue: 1

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Vancouver 1.Serkan Kirbas, Ersin Özeren. Ulnar Neuropathy as a Complication of Prone Positioning Following Retinal Detachment Surgery. ODU Med J. 2026 May 1;13(1):39-43. doi:10.56941/odutip.1806997

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