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Twenty five-gauge endoscopic vitrectomy for proliferative vitreoretinopathy with severe corneal opacity
Mihori Kita1, Yukiko Fujii2, Sachiyo Hama2
1Department of Ophthalmology, National Organization Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Mukouhata-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, 612-8555, Japan. mihorik@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp.
Purpose:
To report 4 cases undergoing 25-gauge endoscopic vitrectomy for the treatment of proliferative vitreoretinopathy with severe corneal opacity in which a transpupillary view of the fundus was not possible.
Study Design:
A retrospective interventional case series.
Methods:
The main outcomes measured were postoperative anatomic status of the retina and subjective improvement of vision.
Results:
Postoperative reattachment of the retina and subjective improvement of vision were achieved in all 4 eyes.
Conclusion:
Twenty five-gauge endoscopic vitrectomy provides a clear view making it possible conduct pars plana vitrectomy in order to reattach the retina in cases of proliferative vitreoretinopathy with severe corneal opacity.
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