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ReviewGraefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie2025

Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant in Vitreoretinal Surgery: An Overview of the Literature.

Giacomo Boscia, Alessandro Feo, Alfonso Savastano, Pasquale Viggiano, Luca Landini, Arcangelo Clemente, Giacomo Scotti, Maria Oliva Grassi, Guglielmo Parisi, Ermete Giancipoli and 6 more

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Review in Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie, 2025. 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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Giacomo BosciaDepartment of Translational Biomedicine Neuroscience, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy. bosciagiacomo@gmail.com.
Alessandro FeoDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy.
Alfonso SavastanoLibera Università Mediterranea Degennaro, Casamassima, Italy, BA.
Pasquale ViggianoDepartment of Translational Biomedicine Neuroscience, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy.
Luca LandiniDepartment of Translational Biomedicine Neuroscience, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy.
Arcangelo ClementeDepartment of Translational Biomedicine Neuroscience, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy.
Giacomo ScottiDepartment of Translational Biomedicine Neuroscience, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy.
Maria Oliva GrassiDepartment of Translational Biomedicine Neuroscience, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy.
Guglielmo ParisiDepartment of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Ermete GiancipoliOphthalmology Clinic, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
Giovanni AlessioDepartment of Translational Biomedicine Neuroscience, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy.
Francesco BosciaDepartment of Translational Biomedicine Neuroscience, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy.
Rodolfo MastropasquaDepartment of Medicine and Science of Ageing, Ophthalmology Clinic, University G. D'Annunzio Chieti- Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
Michele ReibaldiDepartment of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Mario R RomanoDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4, 20072, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy.
Enrico BorrelliDepartment of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe sustained-release intravitreal 0.7 mg dexamethasone implant (DEX implant) (Ozurdex®, Allergan®, an AbbVie Company, North Chicago, Illinois, USA) is widely used to treat various inflammatory retinal disorders. Notably, its application is expanding in the field of vitreoretinal surgery.

methodsWe conducted a comprehensive literature search across the Web of Science, PubMed, EMBASE, and ScienceDirect databases for articles related to Ozurdex and its applications in vitreoretinal disorders. Additionally, relevant studies were identified from the reference lists of retrieved articles. Our search was limited to studies written in English or those in other languages that provided an English abstract with sufficient information.

resultsMultiple studies have demonstrated the efficacy and safety of the DEX implant across a broad spectrum of vitreoretinal and post-surgical conditions. Notably, the implant's unique pharmacokinetics remain largely unaffected by the vitrectomized status of the eye, ensuring consistent effectiveness in vitreoretinal surgery. Our research highlights the primary off-label applications of the DEX implant, which include epiretinal membrane (ERM), rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD), post-surgical cystoid macular edema (PSCME), and refractory diabetic macular edema (DME).

conclusionThis review highlights the increasing role of the DEX implant in vitreoretinal surgery, emphasizing its effectiveness and safety in various surgical and post-surgical settings, while also addressing associated complications.

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DexamethasoneRetinal DiseasesVitreoretinal SurgeryDrug ImplantsGlucocorticoidsHumansIntravitreal InjectionsDexamethasoneDrug ImplantsGlucocorticoidsEpiretinal membranePersistent diabetic macular edemaPOST-surgical cystoid macular edemaRetinal detachmentSlow-release dexamethasone implantVitreoretinal surgery

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