ArticleJournal of ophthalmology2020
Limited Vitrectomy versus Complete Vitrectomy for Epiretinal Membranes: A Comparative Multicenter Trial.
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- How much vitrectomy is enough? A narrative review.International journal of ophthalmology · 2026Review
- Pars plana vitrectomy with ILM peeling for macular edema of various etiologies: results from the SCRV macula surgery study.International ophthalmology · 2025Observational
- When less is more: the role of non-vitrectomized vitreous surgery in retinal diseases.International journal of retina and vitreous · 2025Review
- Performance, safety and efficiency comparison between a 25G 20,000 and a 10,000 cuts per minute vitrectomy: a prospective randomized control study.International journal of retina and vitreous · 2025Article
- Pathophysiology and clinical aspects of epiretinal membrane - review.Frontiers in medicine · 2023Review
- Macular Surgery: Classification, Management and Surgical Techniques.Journal of ophthalmology · 2023Article
- Intravitreal injection of methotrexate in persistent diabetic macular edema: a 6-month study.Medical hypothesis, discovery & innovation ophthalmology journal · 2023Article
- A Randomized Trial Comparing Suprachoroidal and Intravitreal Injection of Triamcinolone Acetonide in Refractory Diabetic Macular Edema due to Epiretinal Membrane.Journal of ophthalmology · 2022Article
- Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling versus Nonpeeling to Prevent Epiretinal Membrane Formation following Vitrectomy for Posterior Segment Open-Globe Injury.Journal of ophthalmology · 2021Article
- Serum Sodium Concentration and Increased Risk for Primary Epiretinal Membrane.Frontiers in medicine · 2021Article
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15 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
purposeTo evaluate whether limited vitrectomy is as effective as complete vitrectomy in eyes with epiretinal membrane (ERM) and to compare the surgical times and rates of complications.
methodsIn this multicentre European study, data of eyes with ERM that underwent vitrectomy from January 2017 to July 2018 were analyzed retrospectively. In the limited vitrectomy group, a posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) was induced up till the equator as opposed to complete PVD induction till the vitreous base in the comparison group. Incidence of iatrogenic retinal breaks, retinal detachment, surgical time, and visual outcomes were compared between groups.
resultsWe included 139 eyes in the analysis with a mean age being 72.2 ± 6.9 years. In this, sixty-five eyes (47%) underwent limited vitrectomy and 74 eyes (53%) underwent complete vitrectomy. Iatrogenic retinal tears were seen in both groups (5% in limited vitrectomy versus 7% in complete vitrectomy,
conclusionA limited vitrectomy is a time-efficient and effective surgical procedure for removal of epiretinal membrane with no additional complications.
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