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    • Corneal endothelial cell density (ECD) is crucial for maintaining corneal transparency.
    • Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) is a common ophthalmic surgical procedure with potential effects on ocular structures.
    • Understanding the impact of PPV on ECD is important for patient management and surgical technique refinement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify changes in endothelial cell density (ECD) following pars plana vitrectomy (PPV).
    • To identify potential factors influencing ECD changes after PPV.
    • To assess the long-term effects of PPV on corneal endothelial health.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective, consecutive, non-randomized case-control study.
    • 23-gauge vitrectomies performed by a single surgeon.
    • ECD measured pre-operatively and at 30, 90, and 180 days post-operatively; fellow eye served as control.

    Main Results:

    • Seventeen patients (mean age 65) included; baseline ECD 2340 cells/mm².
    • Median ECD loss in vitrectomized eyes was 3.6% (30 days), 4.0% (90 days), and 4.7% (180 days).
    • Relative risk of ECD loss after PPV was 2.48 (p=0.0247); phakic eyes showed slightly less loss, not statistically significant.

    Conclusions:

    • Routine pars plana vitrectomy affects corneal endothelial cells up to 180 days post-operation.
    • Phakic status appears to offer mild protection against ECD loss, but this requires further investigation.
    • The exact mechanism of corneal cell damage post-PPV remains undetermined, necessitating additional research.