ArticleGraefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie2021
Clinico-demographic profile and outcomes of 25-gauge vitrectomy in advanced stage 5 retinopathy of prematurity.
Article in Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Waiting is worthwhile: ROP stage 5 with stage regression due to retinal reattachment after scleral buckling surgery (encircling band) - a case report with review of the literature.BMC ophthalmology · 2025Review
- Staged lensectomy and vitrectomy in the management of stage 5C retinopathy of prematurity with corneal opacification: long-term follow up.International journal of ophthalmology · 2022Article
- Anatomic and Functional Outcomes of Vitrectomy for Advanced Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Systematic Review.Journal of ophthalmic & vision researchReview
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Abstract
backgroundStage 5 retinopathy of prematurity is a difficult condition to treat despite technological advances in vitreous surgery.
methodsA retrospective chart review of all consecutive cases of stage 5 ROP was performed between December 2016 and December 2018, and 21 babies were included for assessment of surgical outcomes using a modified vitrectomy technique. Data extracted from documents included demography, ROP screening status, preoperative prophylactic therapy, clinical presentation, surgery performed, and postsurgical outcomes.
resultsOut of the 21 babies, ophthalmologist screening was done in 42.9%. Mean birth weight was 1185 ± 222.4 g with a mean gestational age of 29.86 ± 2.0 weeks and mean post-menstrual age of 44.55 ± 9.82 weeks. Lesser than stage 5 disease was seen in 16.7% of eyes and they were managed accordingly. Seventy percent of babies had bilateral disease. 21 eyes underwent 25-gauge pars plicata vitrectomy using a modified technique. After an average follow-up duration of 6.33 ± 2.18 months, the final macular attachment rate was 19%. Anteriorly closed-posteriorly closed type configuration of retinal detachments had a poorer outcome. Fix and follow visual acuity was achieved in 23.8% of eyes, while 57.1% of eyes had a perception of light.
conclusionsManagement of stage 5 ROP is mostly surgical; however, the risk of ending up with a poor vision or vision loss is high, irrespective of whether surgery is performed. The modified surgical technique with a spacer described in this study may help in better manipulation of instruments inside the vitreous cavity.
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