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  • Ophthalmology
  • Retinal Surgery

Background:

  • Pneumatic retinopexy is a common treatment for primary retinal detachment (RD).
  • Secondary interventions may be necessary after initial RD repair.

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  • To determine the rate and reasons for secondary vitrectomies after pneumatic retinopexy.
  • To analyze indications other than recurrent retinal detachment (RD).

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series from 2010-2020.
  • Included patients who had secondary vitrectomy after successful pneumatic retinopexy for non-recurrent RD.
  • Primary outcomes: indication and timing of secondary vitrectomy.

Main Results:

  • 296 eyes undergoing pneumatic retinopexy were reviewed.
  • 6 eyes (2%) required secondary vitrectomy for non-RD recurrence.
  • Indications included epiretinal membrane (0.7%), macular hole (0.3%), and vitreous opacities (1.0%).

Conclusions:

  • Secondary vitrectomy is uncommon after pneumatic retinopexy for non-RD recurrence.
  • Timing and indications for secondary vitrectomy vary.
  • Patient counseling should include the possibility of secondary vitrectomy.