Outcomes of 20 and 23-gauge Combined Transconjunctival Pars Plana Vitrectomy

In a retrospective study, a combined 20 and 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy procedure was performed in 21 eyes for various indications and proposed as a transition procedure to 23-gauge transconjunctival vitrectomy. Through use of combination of procedures postoperative complications, surgical trauma and healing time was decreased; operating time was reduced; costs were decreased.

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Key information

Conditions

Vitrectomy

Age range

44 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Department of ophthalmology,Hospital of Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli University

Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

eyes requiring pars plana vitrectomy for various indications: such as dropped lens, intraocular blood, retinal detachments...etc.

Exclusion criteria

patients who did not observed periodically during postoperative period.

Treatment and study plan

20 and 23 gauge pars plana vitrectomy

Procedure

Primary outcomes

visual acuity

Secondary outcomes

postoperative complications

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kocaeli University

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Registry information

Important dates

First posted: Aug 6, 2010
Registry last updated: Aug 6, 2010

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