Incidence and predictors of ophthalmic artery occlusion in intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma.

Background: Retinoblastoma is the most common primary intraocular malignancy in children.

Objective: To determine the incidence of ophthalmic artery (OA) occlusion in patients treated with selective ophthalmic artery catheterization (OAC) for chemotherapy infusion for retinoblastoma. Also, to evaluate technical, anatomical, tumorous, and patient-related factors that are predictors of OA occlusion.

Ophthalmic artery catheterization for retinoblastoma treatment: does reflux affect tumor response?

Background: Intra-arterial chemotherapy (IAC) for retinoblastoma (Rb) has been established as a primary treatment for the disease. To determine whether the presence of reflux into the ICA is associated with tumor response or with any other adverse events in pediatric retinoblastoma patients.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed for patients diagnosed with Rb and managed with ophthalmic artery catheterization (OAC).