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[Vitrectomy for treatment of ocular complications from diabetes. II. Vitrectomy complications]
1Katedry i Kliniki Chorób Oczu AM w Lodzi.
Klinika Oczna
|November 14, 1998
Abstract
Unlabelled:
The aim of this study was to present complications of pars plana vitrectomies (ppV) for diabetic retinopathy.
Material:
The intraoperative and postoperative complications were described on the basis of results of 168 procedures performed in the period 1991-1993.
Results:
The most frequent intraoperative complications were bleeding from the retina vessels and iatrogenic tears while the membrane peeling was done. The main postoperative complications were: detachment of the retina, hemorrhages to the vitreous cavity, secondary glaucoma with rubeosis iridis and cataract. The authors present their own experience in treating complications of ppV and postoperative care.