Publications by authors named "Sayaka Kakehi"

We report a case of a patient with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and perforated keratomalacia secondary to vitamin A deficiency. A 6-year-old boy complained of difficulty in opening the eyelids. The ocular conjunctiva was hyperemic and keratinized with purulent ocular (eye) discharge.

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Purpose: To investigate the influence of an excess inverted internal limiting membrane (ILM) flap that covers the fovea in idiopathic macular hole surgery on postoperative visual acuity and macular morphology.

Methods: This retrospective study included 66 patients with an idiopathic macular hole who underwent vitrectomy using the inverted ILM flap technique. They were divided into three groups: normal morphology (N), detached ILM (D), or ILM proliferation (P) in the parafoveal area.

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Purpose: To investigate the efficacy of modified internal limiting membrane (ILM) flap technique combined with vitreous surgery for treating macular holes and examine the outcomes in visual function and anatomic macular hole closure.

Study Design: Retrospective, observational.

Methods: Between July 1, 2015, and October 1, 2019, the modified inverted ILM flap technique combined with vitreous surgery was used to treat idiopathic macular holes, postoperative progression was then followed for at least 6 months in 96 participants (98 eyes).

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Purpose: We report a case of neuroretinitis associated with cat scratch disease (CSD) in young children.

Method: Case report.

Results: A 16-month-old boy was admitted for a detailed examination and treatment of a fever of unknown origin.

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