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1Ophthalmology Service, Hospital Universitario Sant Joan de Reus, Departamento de Medicina y Cirugía, Universidad Rovira y Virgili, Spain. promero@grupsagessa.com
Introduction:
In diabetic patients, we often need to perform cataract and pars plana vitrectomy. Two different techniques are currently valid: 1) phacoemulsification and pars plana vitrectomy and 2)pars plana lensectomy and posterior vitrectomy.
Methods:
Retrospective study of two different groups of type 2 diabetic patients: those receiving 1) phacoemulsification and pars plana vitrectomy or 2) pars plana lensectomy and posterior vitrectomy.
Results:
On statistical analysis there were no differences in complications between the two groups. The effect on visual acuity was similar in both groups.
Discussion:
The association of cataract surgery and posterior vitrectomy is a valid technique for treating diabetic retinopathy complications. In the present study, the complications of the two techniques were similar, the most important concerning only anterior chamber opening in the first group.
Conclusion:
The two techniques of cataract extraction and pars plana vitrectomy at the same time have no differences in their results and are valid for treatment of diabetic patients.
