SynthesisThe Cochrane database of systematic reviews2008
Surgery for post-vitrectomy cataract.
Synthesis in The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2008. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Who cites it
4 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 13 citations in OpenAlex.
- Surgery for postvitrectomy cataract.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2018Pooled it
- Surgery for post-vitrectomy cataract.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2013Pooled it
- Interventions for age-related visual problems in patients with stroke.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2012Pooled it
- Characteristics of secondary epiretinal membrane due to peripheral break.Scientific reports · 2020Observational
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4 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundCataract formation or acceleration can occur after intraocular surgery, especially following vitrectomy, a surgical technique for removing the vitreous used in the treatment of disorders that affect the posterior segment of the eye.
objectivesThe objective of this review was to evaluate benefits and adverse outcomes of surgery for post-vitrectomy cataract with respect to visual acuity, quality of life, and other outcomes. SEARCH STRATEGY: We searched the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register (CENTRAL) (which contains the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group Trials Register) (The Cochrane Library, Issue 4, 2007), MEDLINE, EMBASE, Latin America and Caribbean Health Sciences (LILACS) and the UK Clinical Research Network Portfolio Database (UKCRN). The databases were last searched on 18 January 2008. We also searched www.clinicaltrials.gov, www.controlled-trials.com, and www.actr.org.au in December 2007, in case pertinent trials were registered and were nearing completion. SELECTION CRITERIA: We planned to include randomized and quasi-randomized trials comparing cataract surgery with no surgery in adult patients who developed cataract following vitrectomy. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Two authors screened the search results independently. No studies were eligible for inclusion in the review. MAIN
resultsWe found no randomized or quasi-randomized trials comparing cataract surgery with no cataract surgery for patients developing cataracts following vitrectomy surgery. AUTHORS'
conclusionsThere is no evidence from randomized or quasi-randomized controlled trials on which to base clinical recommendations for surgery for post-vitrectomy cataract.
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